TODCO: Safety Recalls in 1989

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by TODCO in 1989. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

June 1, 1989

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:TONGUE DOLLY

THE TORQUE OF CONVERTER DOLLY IS HELD UP BY A SUPPORT LEG WHICH UNLATCHES AND FOLDS UP BETWEEN THE FRONT OF THE A-FRAME WHEN UNIT IS IN OVER THE ROAD USE. THIS LEG MAY FAIL TO SUPPORT THE UNIT WHEN IN THE PROCESS OF COUPLING OR UNCOUPLING JIFFLOX FROM THE TRACTOR/TRAILER.

NHTSA ID: 89E016000

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

# of Units Affected: 6,919

Consequence Summary:

FAILURE OF THE LEG ALLOWS THE TORQUE TO DROP ANDPOSSIBLY CAUSE INJURY TO THE PERSON WORKING WITH THE EQUIPMENT.

Corrective Action:

NEW MODIFIED DROP LEG ASSEMBLY WILL BE FURNISHED TO EACH CUSTOMER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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