PLATFORM TRAILER HITCHES WERE PRODUCED FROM OTHER THAN PURE STEEL
— Recall Campaign #83V084000
PLATFORM TRAILER HITCHES WERE PRODUCED FROM OTHER THAN PURE STEEL. CONSEQUENTLY, THE HITCH WILL NOT WITHSTAND NORMAL STRESSES.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 141 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
83V084000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 02, 1983 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 83V084000 |
| Units affected: | 141 |
- Description:
- PLATFORM TRAILER HITCHES WERE PRODUCED FROM OTHER THAN PURE STEEL. CONSEQUENTLY, THE HITCH WILL NOT WITHSTAND NORMAL STRESSES.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- THE HITCH PLATFORM ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS EQUIPPED WITH PLATFORM-TYPE TRAILER HITCHES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; TRAILER HITCH TORSION BAR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: TRAILER HITCH TORSION BAR MAY BREAK AS THE TRAILER ISBEING TOWED. THE TRAILER WOULD SEPARATE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, POSSIBLYRESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.