Defect Description For Recall
The Couplers Or Repair Kits In Question Were Assembled With A Nut Which May Be Cracked All The Way Through. In The Event That The Cracked Nut Comes Loose, The Coupler May Separate From The Ball Of The Towing Vehicle. The Trailer Would Then Be Attached To The Towing Vehicle Only By The Safety Chains.
Make Of Vehicle
FULTON
Model Of Vehicle
FULTON
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
80E010000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Owner Is Instructed To Visually Inspect Nuts, Repair Kits, And/Or Assembled Couplers To Locate And Remove Any Cracked Nuts. Manufacturer Will Provide Replacement Nuts Without Charge To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Fulton
Start Of Manufacture
19791101
End Of Manufacture
19800401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
58610
Date Owners Notified
19800517
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Fulton Mfg. Corp.
Date Report Received
19800516