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Hose American Trailer Hitches recall
Recalled April 2, 1990 · NHTSA recall 90E009000 · Hose American
Hazard
PINTLE HOOK COULD BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE LUNETTE EYERESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE TRAILING UNIT FROM THE LEAD TRAILER. SEPARATIONCOULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
ASSURE THAT SNAP RING IS PROPERLY INSTALLED BT REMOVING RING, CLEANING THE MACHINED GROOVE, AND REINSTALLING SNAP RING.
Units
1,082 units
Description
RETAINER SNAP RING THAT SECURES THE PINTLE HOOK LATCH PIN MAY NOT BE PROPERLY LOCATED AND SEATED.
What to do
ASSURE THAT SNAP RING IS PROPERLY INSTALLED BT REMOVING RING, CLEANING THE MACHINED GROOVE, AND REINSTALLING SNAP RING.
Product
Hose American C6000
Manufacturer(s)
HOSE AMERICA INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →