OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
97E014000
Trailer Hitches
Reported May 22, 1997 · DRAW-TITE, INC.
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CAST HEAD TRUNNION WEIGHT-DISTRIBUTING HITCHES. THE CAST HEAD CAN FRACTURE, CAUSING THE BALL PLATFORM TO BREAK AWAY.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, A TRAILER UNDER TOW CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TOW VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
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.
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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