OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
88E026000
Trailer Hitches
Reported Nov 8, 1988 · THE FISHER GROUP INC.
Summary
WELDS THAT ATTACHED TUBE AND CHAIN BRACKET TO CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY WERE POROUS AND INADEQUATE IN SIZE.
Consequence
FAILURE OF WELDS COULD LEAD TO SUDDEN SEPARATION OF THETRAILER FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE.
Remedy
HITCHES ARE TO BE RETURNED FOR REPLACEMENT OF CROSSMEMBERS AT NO COST TO CONSUMER.
Notes
SYSTEM: TRAILER HITCH.VEHICLE CATEGORY: PICKUP TRUCK.
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