WELDS THAT ATTACHED TUBE AND CHAIN BRACKET TO CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY WERE POROUS AND INADEQUATE IN SIZE
— Recall Campaign #88E026000
WELDS THAT ATTACHED TUBE AND CHAIN BRACKET TO CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY WERE POROUS AND INADEQUATE IN SIZE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 474 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
88E026000
| Manufacturer: | IDEAL CONNECTION, INC. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 08, 1988 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 88E026000 |
| Units affected: | 474 |
- Description:
- WELDS THAT ATTACHED TUBE AND CHAIN BRACKET TO CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY WERE POROUS AND INADEQUATE IN SIZE.
- Consequeces:
- FAILURE OF WELDS COULD LEAD TO SUDDEN SEPARATION OF THETRAILER FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE.
- Corrective action:
- HITCHES ARE TO BE RETURNED FOR REPLACEMENT OF CROSSMEMBERS AT NO COST TO CONSUMER.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: TRAILER HITCH.VEHICLE CATEGORY: PICKUP TRUCK.