Witzer Challenge (1985) – 90V197000

Defect Description For Recall

The Mating Surface On Some Laminated “J” Hooks May Be Uneven, Or The Swing Down Arms Unequal In Length, Either Of Which Could Result In Uneven Load Bearing Of The Hooks.

Make Of Vehicle

WITZER

Model Of Vehicle

CHALLENGE

Year

1985

Recall Campaign Number

90V197000

Component Description

Trailer Hitches

Effect Of Defect

Uneven Load Bearing On “J” Hooks Could Cause Failure Ofeither Hook, Which Results In Trailer Separation And A VeHCIle Crash Withoutwarning.

Fix Defect

Replace Swing Down Arms If They Are Unequal In Length, And Inspect And Repair “J” Hooks To Assure Symmetrical Loading.

Vehicle Manufacturer

I.R. Witzer Co., Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

19840901

End Of Manufacture

19900801

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

1350

Date Owners Notified

19901210

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

I.R. Witzer Co., Inc.

Date Report Received

19901129

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard