Recall 86E021000: Trailer Hitches

NHTSA recall 86E021000 · announced July 28, 1986 · Draw-tite · 1,010 units affected

The problem

THE AREA OF HITCH ATTACHMENT MAY BE OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO SUPPORT THE HITCH. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: PROLONGED USE COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE HITCH, THE VEHICLE REAR BUMPER AND THE TRAILER FROM THE VEHICLE.

What to do

REINFORCE AREA OF ATTACHMENT AND ADD SUPPORT BRACKETS FROM HITCH TO BUMPER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATAGORY: VARIOUS PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: TRAILER HITCH GROSS CARRYING WEIGHT 2500 POUNDS.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.