Recall 93V-158: 1992 Monon Monon

MONON CORPORATION recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on Sep 24, 1993, covering about 750 vehicles.

NHTSA number
93V-158
Report date
Sep 24, 1993
Vehicles affected
750
Owners notified
Aug 20, 1993

The problem

The lower flange of the king pin can crack. This could cause coupler separation.

The risk

Coupler separation can result in the trailer separatingfrom its towing vehicle resulting in a possible vehicle accident.

The fix

Monon will replace the entire coupler assembly, including the king pin, until a replacement king pin replacement procedure is developed. The replacement king pins will be from a different supplier.

Notes

System: equipment: trailer hitches and attachments.vehicle description: commercial trailers equipped with king pins supplied byoverseas products, inc., identified by the numerals 022 stamped on the lowersurface of the king pins.

Recall details

ManufacturerMONON CORPORATION
ComponentTrailer Hitches
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number93V158000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Monon Monon1992All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 93V-158?

The lower flange of the king pin can crack. This could cause coupler separation.

How is recall 93V-158 fixed?

Monon will replace the entire coupler assembly, including the king pin, until a replacement king pin replacement procedure is developed. The replacement king pins will be from a different supplier.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.