Zieman 1979–1980 Trailer Hitches recall
Recalled January 22, 1980 · NHTSA recall 80V005000 · Zieman
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLE AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS WITHOUT CHARGE.
Units
30 units
Description
THE DEFECT IS DUE TO A DESIGN ERROR IN THE COUPLING SYSTEM OF THE TRAILER AND TOWING VEHICLE. IN NORMAL OPERATION, THE SURGE BRAKE HITCH COUPLER ACTIVATES THE TRAILER BRAKES AS THE TOWING VEHICLE DECELERATES. A TRANSVERSE PIN, LOCATED IN THE REAR PART OF THE BRAKE ACTUATOR, MAY PULL OUT OF THE FIXED EARS AT ITS EXTREME ENDS. THIS WOULD ALLOW TRAILER SEPARATION, EXCEPT FOR THE SAFETY CHAINS.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLE AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS WITHOUT CHARGE.
Product
Zieman D2 · Zieman D2W
Manufacturer(s)
MANSFIELD TIRE & RUBBER C
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →