Grumman 1992–1994 Trailer Hitches recall
Recalled October 17, 1994 · NHTSA recall 94V181000 · Grumman
Hazard
THE BALL CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STEEL BAR ALLOWING LOSS OF THE TOWED TRAILER.
Remedy
THE TRAILER HITCHES WILL BE INSPECTED AND WELDED PROPERLY.
Units
7,256 units
Description
A 2" BALL WAS TO BE WELDED TO A STEEL BAR AS WELL AS THE NUT FOR THE BALL WELDED TO THE SHANK. SOME VEHICLES WERE NOT PROPERLY WELDED ALLOWING THE NUT TO COME OFF.
What to do
THE TRAILER HITCHES WILL BE INSPECTED AND WELDED PROPERLY.
Product
Grumman FREIGHT STAR
Manufacturer(s)
MORGAN OLSON
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →