THE VEHICLE FRAME MAY NOT WITHSTAND LOADING PLACED ON IT BY THE HITCH
— Recall Campaign #86E022000
THE VEHICLE FRAME MAY NOT WITHSTAND LOADING PLACED ON IT BY THE HITCH. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE HITCH MOUNTING BOLTS MAY TEAR OUT OF THE HITCH MOUNTING HOLES DRILLED IN THE VEHICLES REAR CROSSMEMBER AND SIDE RAILS. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE TRAILER TO SEPARATE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE AND MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 884 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
86E022000
| Manufacturer: | REESE PRODUCTS, INC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 01, 1986 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 86E022000 |
| Units affected: | 884 |
- Description:
- THE VEHICLE FRAME MAY NOT WITHSTAND LOADING PLACED ON IT BY THE HITCH. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE HITCH MOUNTING BOLTS MAY TEAR OUT OF THE HITCH MOUNTING HOLES DRILLED IN THE VEHICLES REAR CROSSMEMBER AND SIDE RAILS. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE TRAILER TO SEPARATE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE AND MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- HITCH WILL BE REPLACED WITH A BETTER FEATURED LINE OF HITCH.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE CATEGORY: FORD AEROSTAR VAN.SYSTEM: TRAILER HITCH.