Defect Description For Recall
Retainer Snap Ring That Secures The Pintle Hook Latch Pin May Not Be Properly Located And Seated.
Make Of Vehicle
HOSE AMERICAN
Model Of Vehicle
C6000
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
90E009000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
Pintle Hook Could Become Disengaged From The Lunette Eyeresulting In Separation Of The Trailing Unit From The Lead Trailer. Separationcould Result In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Assure That Snap Ring Is Properly Installed Bt Removing Ring, Cleaning The Machined Groove, And Reinstalling Snap Ring.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hose America Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19890901
End Of Manufacture
19900301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1082
Date Owners Notified
19900329
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hose America Inc.
Date Report Received
19900402