EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CAST HEAD TRUNNION WEIGHT-DISTRIBUTING HITCHES
— Recall Campaign #97E014000
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CAST HEAD TRUNNION WEIGHT-DISTRIBUTING HITCHES. THE CAST HEAD CAN FRACTURE, CAUSING THE BALL PLATFORM TO BREAK AWAY.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,652 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
97E014000
| Manufacturer: | DRAW-TITE, INC. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 22, 1997 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 97E014000 |
| Units affected: | 1,652 |
- Description:
- EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CAST HEAD TRUNNION WEIGHT-DISTRIBUTING HITCHES. THE CAST HEAD CAN FRACTURE, CAUSING THE BALL PLATFORM TO BREAK AWAY.
- Consequeces:
- IF THIS OCCURS, A TRAILER UNDER TOW CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TOW VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE HEAD ASSEMBLIES.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 16, 1997.NOTES:OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE FREE REPLACEMENT CAST HEAD ASSEMBLIES WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DRAW-TITE AT 1-888-521-0510. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.