Recall 89E012000: Trailer Hitches

NHTSA recall 89E012000 · announced May 12, 1989 · Turner · 22,387 units affected

The problem

HAIRLINE CRACK ON THE INSIDE RADIUS OF THE EYE END OF THE S HOOK ON THE TRAILER CHAIN.

The risk

SHOULD THE S HOOK FAIL, THE SAFETY CHAIN WOULD NOT BECAPABLE OF RETAINING THE TRAILER SHOULD IT UNCOUPLE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE.

What to do

THE MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE CRACKED HOOKS ON ASSEMBLIES AS REQUIRED.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILER.

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