WESTERN CAPITAL CO.: Safety Recalls in 1986

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by WESTERN CAPITAL CO. in 1986. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

January 29, 1986

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE WELDING OF THE STRUCTURAL SUPPORT AROUND THE FIFTH WHEEL KING PIN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE FIFTH WHEEL KING PIN COULD PULL OUT ALLOWING THE TRAILER TO BREAK LOOSE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

NHTSA ID: 86V013000

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

# of Units Affected: 77

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

REWELD CRACKED AREAS AROUND THE KING PIN STRUCTURALS AND ADD SUPPORT BARS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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