Reese Products, Inc | NHTSA Recall #01E006000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01E006000 by Reese Products, Inc. Includes 66,836 affected units, REESE/TRAILER HITCH BALL MOUNT, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: interchangeable hitch balls, kit part numbers #57000, #57001, and #57002, manufactured between february 1, 2000, and october 31, 2000, which are affixed to a mounting post on a tow vehicle with a vertically aligned plunger applied through the top center of the hitch ball. the plunger holding the hitch ball to the mounting post can work loose.

Corrective Action

Reese will provide a replacement kit to its customers free of charge. owner notification began during february 29, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact reese at 1-800-326-1090.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01E006000

Manufacturer: Reese Products, Inc

Report Received Date: 2001-02-21T00:00:00

Subject: Reese/trailer hitch ball mount

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 66,836

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: interchangeable hitch balls, kit part numbers #57000, #57001, and #57002, manufactured between february 1, 2000, and october 31, 2000, which are affixed to a mounting post on a tow vehicle with a vertically aligned plunger applied through the top center of the hitch ball. the plunger holding the hitch ball to the mounting post can work loose.

Consequence Summary: This would allow the hitch ball, and the trailer that is coupled to the ball, to disconnect from the towing vehicle, possibly causing a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Reese will provide a replacement kit to its customers free of charge. owner notification began during february 29, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact reese at 1-800-326-1090.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-prbc.zdu8_a6bi

NHTSA ID: 01E006000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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