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Masterlock Trailer Hitches recall
Recalled September 21, 2011 · NHTSA recall 11E037000 · Masterlock
Hazard
IN THE EVENT THAT THE WELD FAILS, THE VEHICLE BEING TOWED CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
MASTERLOCK WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TRI-BALL MOUNTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MASTERLOCK AT 1-800-464-2088.
Units
2,160 units
Description
MASTERLOCK IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET TRI-BALL MOUNTS, PART NUMBER 2948AT, SHIPPED BETWEEN MAY 19, 2011, AND JULY 13, 2011, AND SOLD FOR USE ON MOTOR VEHICLES. THE 2-5/16" HITCH BALL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO COMPLY WITH THE 10,000 LBS. LOAD REQUIREMENT AND THUS THE WELD CAN FAIL.
What to do
MASTERLOCK WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TRI-BALL MOUNTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MASTERLOCK AT 1-800-464-2088.
Product
Masterlock TRI-BALL MOUNT
Manufacturer(s)
MASTERLOCK CO.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →