Roadmaster, Llc | NHTSA Recall #96E008000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96E008000 by Roadmaster, Llc. Includes 1,289 affected units, ROADMASTER/EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:TRAILER HITCHES, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The quick disconnect is subject to metal fatigue around the bolt holes.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace these tow bars with newly designed tow bars which will have stronger steel, additional steel support gussets and safety plates.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96E008000

Manufacturer: Roadmaster, Llc

Report Received Date: 1996-03-21T00:00:00

Subject: Roadmaster/equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 1,289

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: The quick disconnect is subject to metal fatigue around the bolt holes.

Consequence Summary: The quick disconnect can break across the bolt holes causing the tow bar to separate which could result in the loss of the towed vehicle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace these tow bars with newly designed tow bars which will have stronger steel, additional steel support gussets and safety plates.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 96E008000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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