PULLMAN, INCORPORATED: Safety Recalls in 1978

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by PULLMAN, INCORPORATED in 1978. See the details of the recalls below.

You can also see similar information for other manufacturers.

Data Source: NHTSA.

See this for other years:

April 19, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE

CERTAIN WELDS ATTACHING THE LANDING GEAR TRANSVERSE SUPPORTING BRACKETRY TO THE MAIN LANDING GEAR ATTACHING BRACKET MAY HAVE BEEN APPLIED WITH POOR WELDING TECHNIQUES. BECAUSE OF THIS MISAPPLICATION OF WELDING, THIS BRACKETRY CAN BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE MAIN LANDING GEAR ATTACHING BRACKET.

NHTSA ID: 78V084000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 150

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY REWELD THE ATTACHING BRACKET TO PRECLUDE ANY POOR WELDS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

View Full Recall Details

April 4, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

CERTAIN STRUCTURAL WELDS ATTACHING THE KING PIN TO THE KING PIN MOUNTING STRUCTURE MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED OR APPLIED WITH POOR WELDING TECHNIQUES. THIS COULD ALLOW THE KING PIN TO LOOSEN FROM IT"S SUPPORTING STRUCTURE.

NHTSA ID: 78V075000

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

# of Units Affected: 265

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REWORK THE KING PIN MOUNTING STRUCTURE TO ENSURE WELDING IS SECURE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

View Full Recall Details