Recall 88E028000: Trailer Hitches

NHTSA recall 88E028000 · announced December 20, 1988 · Ideal Connection · 8,814 units affected

The problem

WELDS THAT ATTACH TUBE AND CHAIN BRACKET TO CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY WERE POROUS AND INADEQUATE IN SIZE.

The risk

FAILURE OF WELDS COULD LEAD TO SUDDEN SEPARATION OF THETRAILER FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE.

What to do

HITCHES ARE TO BE RETURNED FOR REPLACEMENT OF CROSSMEMBERS AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: PICKUP TRUCKS.

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