Masterlock Co. | NHTSA Recall #07E081000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07E081000 by Masterlock Co.. Includes 56,406 affected units, AFTERMARKET SAFETY CHAIN QUICK LINK CONNECTORS, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain masterlock quick link towing safety chain connectors, model 2983 dat, with "5/16" 1,760 lbs. Wll" stamped into the product. the locking nut on the link may not stay engaged in the screw threads on the link, preventing the locking nut from holding the force generated during use. this can result in the link becoming mis-shapened and allowing the safety chain attached to the link to come loose from the link, and/or the link to come loose from the hitch receiver.

Corrective Action

Masterlock will notify owners to stop using the defective links and return them for free replacement links. the recall began on october 4, 2007. owners can contact masterlock at 800-424-2088.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07E081000

Manufacturer: Masterlock Co.

Report Received Date: 2007-09-25T00:00:00

Subject: Aftermarket safety chain quick link connectors

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 56,406

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain masterlock quick link towing safety chain connectors, model 2983 dat, with "5/16" 1,760 lbs. Wll" stamped into the product. the locking nut on the link may not stay engaged in the screw threads on the link, preventing the locking nut from holding the force generated during use. this can result in the link becoming mis-shapened and allowing the safety chain attached to the link to come loose from the link, and/or the link to come loose from the hitch receiver.

Consequence Summary: In the event that the main towing mechanism, such as the ball mount or the hitch ball fails, and the trailing vehicle becomes disengaged from the hitch receiver, the link connected to the safety chain could fail allowing the trailing vehicle to become separated from the towing vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.

Corrective Action: Masterlock will notify owners to stop using the defective links and return them for free replacement links. the recall began on october 4, 2007. owners can contact masterlock at 800-424-2088.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-2rdp_rwd7~dhp5

NHTSA ID: 07E081000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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