Masterlock Co. | NHTSA Recall #11E037000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11E037000 by Masterlock Co.. Includes 2,160 affected units, AFTERMARKET TRI-BALL MOUNT, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Masterlock is recalling certain aftermarket tri-ball mounts, part number 2948at, shipped between may 19, 2011, and july 13, 2011, and sold for use on motor vehicles. the 2-5/16" hitch ball may not have been designed to comply with the 10,000 lbs. Load requirement and thus the weld can fail.

Corrective Action

Masterlock will replace the defective tri-ball mounts free of charge. the safety recall began on october 6, 2011. owners may contact masterlock at 1-800-464-2088.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11E037000

Manufacturer: Masterlock Co.

Report Received Date: 2011-09-21T00:00:00

Subject: Aftermarket tri-ball mount

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 2,160

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Masterlock is recalling certain aftermarket tri-ball mounts, part number 2948at, shipped between may 19, 2011, and july 13, 2011, and sold for use on motor vehicles. the 2-5/16" hitch ball may not have been designed to comply with the 10,000 lbs. Load requirement and thus the weld can fail.

Consequence Summary: In the event that the weld fails, the vehicle being towed can separate from the towing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Masterlock will replace the defective tri-ball mounts free of charge. the safety recall began on october 6, 2011. owners may contact masterlock at 1-800-464-2088.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-rtmu-hf43-p6bf

NHTSA ID: 11E037000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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