I.r. Witzer Co., Inc. | NHTSA Recall #90V197000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 90V197000 by I.r. Witzer Co., Inc.. Includes 1,350 affected units, EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHM, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The mating surface on some laminated "j" hooks may be uneven, or the swing down arms unequal in length, either of which could result in uneven load bearing of the hooks.

Corrective Action

Replace swing down arms if they are unequal in length, and inspect and repair "j" hooks to assure symmetrical loading.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 90V197000

Manufacturer: I.r. Witzer Co., Inc.

Report Received Date: 1990-11-29T00:00:00

Subject: Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 1,350

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The mating surface on some laminated "j" hooks may be uneven, or the swing down arms unequal in length, either of which could result in uneven load bearing of the hooks.

Consequence Summary: Uneven load bearing on "j" hooks could cause failure ofeither hook, which results in trailer separation and a vehcile crash withoutwarning.

Corrective Action: Replace swing down arms if they are unequal in length, and inspect and repair "j" hooks to assure symmetrical loading.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-54qa-uf7m_6mca

NHTSA ID: 90V197000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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