COMPTON TRUCK & EQUIP. CO: Safety Recalls in 1977

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by COMPTON TRUCK & EQUIP. CO in 1977. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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1973

1977

June 8, 1977

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:HELMETS

THE INVOLVED HELMETS MAY NOT COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, "MOTORCYCLE HELMETS".

NHTSA ID: 77E010000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 450

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE INVOLVED HELMETS OR REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 10, 1977

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHM

THE INVOLVED FIFTH WHEEL COUPLERS MAY CONTAIN DEFECTIVE CLEVIS PINS WHICH COULD DEVELOP STRESS CRACKS IN THE AREA OF THE 1/4 INCH DIAMETER HOLE WHERE THE COTTER PIN IS INSTALLED. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE CLEVIS PIN TO SHEAR IN HALF.

NHTSA ID: 77E001000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 765

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

OWNER WILL BE SENT THE NECESSARY MATERIALS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW CLEVIS AND COTTER PINS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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