NHTSA recall 83E009000 · Equipment
Equipment › Mechanical › Wrecker and wheel lift devices
Reported Jul 19, 1983225 vehicles affectedDOVERBuilt Oct 1, 1982 – Apr 1, 1983
The defect
The pivot pin which joins the boom of the wheel lift to the carrier may wear excessively and could fracture. Separation of the carrier, and the towed vehicle, from the boom that attaches to the wrecker would occur. This failure IS due to inadequate lubrication and restraint of the pivot pin.
The remedy
All recalled units will be modified by installing a new pin, which limits rotation of the wheel lift unit, and by installing lubrication fittings.