EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: INTERCHANGEABLE HITCH BALLS, KIT PART NUMBERS #57000
— Recall Campaign #01E006000
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: INTERCHANGEABLE HITCH BALLS, KIT PART NUMBERS #57000, #57001, AND #57002, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1, 2000, AND OCTOBER 31, 2000, WHICH ARE AFFIXED TO A MOUNTING POST ON A TOW VEHICLE WITH A VERTICALLY ALIGNED PLUNGER APPLIED THROUGH THE TOP CENTER OF THE HITCH BALL. THE PLUNGER HOLDING THE HITCH BALL TO THE MOUNTING POST CAN WORK LOOSE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 66,836 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
01E006000
| Manufacturer: | REESE PRODUCTS, INC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 21, 2001 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 01E006000 |
| Units affected: | 66,836 |
- Description:
- EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: INTERCHANGEABLE HITCH BALLS, KIT PART NUMBERS #57000, #57001, AND #57002, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1, 2000, AND OCTOBER 31, 2000, WHICH ARE AFFIXED TO A MOUNTING POST ON A TOW VEHICLE WITH A VERTICALLY ALIGNED PLUNGER APPLIED THROUGH THE TOP CENTER OF THE HITCH BALL. THE PLUNGER HOLDING THE HITCH BALL TO THE MOUNTING POST CAN WORK LOOSE.
- Consequeces:
- THIS WOULD ALLOW THE HITCH BALL, AND THE TRAILER THAT IS COUPLED TO THE BALL, TO DISCONNECT FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CAUSING A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- REESE WILL PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT KIT TO ITS CUSTOMERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING FEBRUARY 29, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT REESE AT 1-800-326-1090.
- Notes:
- ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).