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Masterlock Equipment recall
Recalled August 6, 2004 · NHTSA recall 04E057000 · Masterlock
Hazard
IF THE CONSUMER USES THE BALL WITHOUT THE CLIP, THE BALL COULD BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE HITCH DURING USE, RESULTING IN THE TOWING VEHICLE'S HITCH DISENGAGING FROM THE TRAILER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
MASTER LOCK WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE HITCH BALL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 17, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MASTERLOCK AT 414-766-6224.
Units
52,170 units
Description
AFTERMARKET MASTERLOCK INTERCHANGEABLE HITCH BALLS, P/NOS. 2806 DAT, 2807 DAT, AND 2867 DAT.
What to do
MASTER LOCK WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE HITCH BALL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 17, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MASTERLOCK AT 414-766-6224.
Product
Masterlock 2806 DAT · Masterlock 2807 DAT · Masterlock 2867 DAT · Masterlock HITCH BALL
Manufacturer(s)
MASTERLOCK CO.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →