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