Master Lock | NHTSA Recall #03E017000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03E017000 by Master Lock. Includes 6,883 affected units, MASTER LOCK/ZERO TILT BALL MOUNT TRAILER HITCH, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Master lock zero tilt adjustable ball mount trailer hitch model no. 2841at, manufactured between february 12 and march 7, 2003. the corner welding on the vertical tube and tube wall thickness does not comply with master lock's design specification. this irregularity may decrease the life expectancy of the product.

Corrective Action

Master lock will replace the affected ball mounts at no charge. owner notification began february 28, 2003. 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 master lock at 1-800-308-9244.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03E017000
Manufacturer: Master Lock
Report Received Date: 2003-03-11T00:00:00
Subject: Master lock/zero tilt ball mount trailer hitch
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 6,883

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Master lock zero tilt adjustable ball mount trailer hitch model no. 2841at, manufactured between february 12 and march 7, 2003. the corner welding on the vertical tube and tube wall thickness does not comply with master lock's design specification. this irregularity may decrease the life expectancy of the product.
Consequence Summary: Prior to product failure, the affected product would likely show signs of cracking in the corner of the vertical tube. if the product is not replaced , the ball mount could prematurely break or crack, which could allow the trailer to separate from the towing vehicle.
Corrective Action: Master lock will replace the affected ball mounts at no charge. owner notification began february 28, 2003. 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 master lock at 1-800-308-9244.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-9zzd-9vjx-rx2r
NHTSA ID: 03E017000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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