Recall 96E008000 — TRAILER HITCHES Defect in 1993-1993 ROADMASTER HT-S-201
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,289 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 96E008000 |
| Manufacturer | ROADMASTER, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,289 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE QUICK DISCONNECT IS SUBJECT TO METAL FATIGUE AROUND THE BOLT HOLES.
Safety Consequence
THE QUICK DISCONNECT CAN BREAK ACROSS THE BOLT HOLES CAUSING THE TOW BAR TO SEPARATE WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE TOWED VEHICLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TOW BARS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED TOW BARS WHICH WILL HAVE STRONGER STEEL, ADDITIONAL STEEL SUPPORT GUSSETS AND SAFETY PLATES.