Draw-tite, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #97E014000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97E014000 by Draw-tite, Inc.. Includes 1,652 affected units, DRAW-TITE/HITCH FRACTURE, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: cast head trunnion weight-distributing hitches. the cast head can fracture, causing the ball platform to break away.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace these head assemblies.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97E014000

Manufacturer: Draw-tite, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1997-05-22T00:00:00

Subject: Draw-tite/hitch fracture

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 1,652

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: cast head trunnion weight-distributing hitches. the cast head can fracture, causing the ball platform to break away.

Consequence Summary: If this occurs, a trailer under tow can separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace these head assemblies.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-pfma_t8um~ge3r

NHTSA ID: 97E014000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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