Ideal Connection, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #88E028000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 88E028000 by Ideal Connection, Inc.. Includes 8,814 affected units, EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHM, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Welds that attach tube and chain bracket to crossmember assembly were porous and inadequate in size.

Corrective Action

Hitches are to be returned for replacement of crossmembers at no cost to the consumer.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 88E028000

Manufacturer: Ideal Connection, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1988-12-20T00:00:00

Subject: Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 8,814

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Welds that attach tube and chain bracket to crossmember assembly were porous and inadequate in size.

Consequence Summary: Failure of welds could lead to sudden separation of thetrailer from the towing vehicle.

Corrective Action: Hitches are to be returned for replacement of crossmembers at no cost to the consumer.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 88E028000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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