Defect Description For Recall
The Bolt Holding The Tongue To The First Cross Brace “U” Member May Pull Through Because Of An Improperly Sized Hole In The Crossmember.
Make Of Vehicle
RACO
Model Of Vehicle
UTILITY TRAILER KIT
Year
1984
Recall Campaign Number
91V212000
Component Description
Unknown Or Other
Effect Of Defect
An Improperly Sized Bolt Hole Would Reduce The ClaMPIngforce Between The Tongue And Crossmember, Allowing The Tongue To Pivot Betweenthe Ball Hitch And The Second Cross Brace. This Could Result In The Trailerjackknifing, And Loss Of Control Of The Trailer.
Fix Defect
Install A Flatwasher In The Outsized Bolt Hole To Increase The Clamp Force Between The Tongue And First Crossmember.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Old H.G., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19840101
End Of Manufacture
19890701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
24651
Date Owners Notified
19920908
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Old H.G., Inc.
Date Report Received
19911206