NHTSA Complaint #561734 — 1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
TRAILER HITCHES issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 561734 |
| Vehicle | 1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | OH |
Consumer Description
TRAILER HITCH PLATFORM WELD JOINT FAILURE DUE TO STRESS ON THE HITCH, CAUSING CRACKING HITCH FLANGES, AT STRESS POINTS. THE METAL FATIGUE (CRACKS) HAVE REDUCED THE HITCH TOWING CAPACITY BY 50 PERCENT. WHERE IN CONTINOUS USE OF THE HITCH CAN CAUSE COMPLETE FAILURE, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGERS.
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