Fulton Mfg. Corp. | NHTSA Recall #80E010000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 80E010000 by Fulton Mfg. Corp.. Includes 58,610 affected units, EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHM, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The couplers or repair kits in question were assembled with a nut which may be cracked all the way through. In the event that the cracked nut comes loose, the coupler may separate from the ball of the towing vehicle. The trailer would then be attached to the towing vehicle only by the safety chains.

Corrective Action

Owner is instructed to visually inspect nuts, repair kits, and/or assembled couplers to locate and remove any cracked nuts. Manufacturer will provide replacement nuts without charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 80E010000

Manufacturer: Fulton Mfg. Corp.

Report Received Date: 1980-05-16T00:00:00

Subject: Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 58,610

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: The couplers or repair kits in question were assembled with a nut which may be cracked all the way through. In the event that the cracked nut comes loose, the coupler may separate from the ball of the towing vehicle. The trailer would then be attached to the towing vehicle only by the safety chains.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Owner is instructed to visually inspect nuts, repair kits, and/or assembled couplers to locate and remove any cracked nuts. Manufacturer will provide replacement nuts without charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-san3~ddv3-dzzd

NHTSA ID: 80E010000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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