Defect Description For Recall
Certain Masterlock Quick Link Towing Safety Chain Connectors, Model 2983 Dat, With “5/16″ 1,760 Lbs. Wll” Stamped Into The Product. The Locking Nut On The Link May Not Stay Engaged In The Screw Threads On The Link, Preventing The Locking Nut From Holding The Force Generated During Use. This Can Result In The Link Becoming Mis-Shapened And Allowing The Safety Chain Attached To The Link To Come Loose From The Link, And/Or The Link To Come Loose From The Hitch Receiver.
Make Of Vehicle
MASTERLOCK
Model Of Vehicle
2983 DAT
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
07E081000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
In The Event That The Main Towing Mechanism, Such As The Ball Mount Or The Hitch Ball Fails, And The Trailing Vehicle Becomes Disengaged From The Hitch Receiver, The Link Connected To The Safety Chain Could Fail Allowing The Trailing Vehicle To Become Separated From The Towing Vehicle, Possibly Resulting In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Masterlock Will Notify Owners To Stop Using The DefeCTIve Links And Return Them For Free Replacement Links. The Recall Began On October 4, 2007. Owners Can Contact Masterlock At 800-424-2088.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Masterlock Co.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
56406
Date Owners Notified
20081004
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Masterlock Co.
Date Report Received
20070925