Defect Description For Recall
There May Be Below Specified Torque On The Trailer Hitch Attaching Fasteners, Allowing The Trailer Hitch To Move Under Towing Loads.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
K10
Year
1989
Recall Campaign Number
89V078000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
Fasteners Could Fail; If This Occurs While Traileris Being Pulled, Hitch And Trailer Could Separate And A Vehicle Crash Couldoccur Without Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
Correct Torque In Trailer Hitch Fasteners To Prevent Trailer Separation.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19880801
End Of Manufacture
19881101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5863
Date Owners Notified
19890620
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
19890515