SOUTHWEST TRUCK BODY CO.: Safety Recalls in 1981

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by SOUTHWEST TRUCK BODY CO. in 1981. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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1978

1981

July 21, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:TONGUE DOLLY

TRAILER TONGUE DOLLIES ARE DESIGNED TO ACT AS A CONNECTING DEVICE BETWEEN THE REAR OF A TOWING TRAILER AND THE FRONT OF THE TRAILER BEING TOWED. OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, THE SPRING BOX OF THE DOLLY MAY CAUSE A NON-ALIGNMENT OF THE REAR TRAILER.

NHTSA ID: 81E009000

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

# of Units Affected: 310

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

UPON INSPECTION, ANY CRACKED WELDS WILL BE REWELDED AND REINFORCEMENTS WILL BE ADDED TO THE FRONT CHANNEL AND SPRING BOX. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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