Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Interchangeable Hitch Balls, Kit Part Numbers #57000, #57001, And #57002, Manufactured Between February 1, 2000, And October 31, 2000, Which Are Affixed To A Mounting Post On A Tow Vehicle With A Vertically Aligned Plunger Applied Through The Top Center Of The Hitch Ball. The Plunger Holding The Hitch Ball To The Mounting Post Can Work Loose.
Make Of Vehicle
REESE
Model Of Vehicle
TRAILER HITCH
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
01E006000
Component Description
Equipment:Mechanical:Wrecker And Wheel Lift Devices
Effect Of Defect
This Would Allow The Hitch Ball, And The Trailer That Is Coupled To The Ball, To Disconnect From The Towing Vehicle, Possibly Causing A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Reese Will Provide A Replacement Kit To Its Customers Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Began During February 29, 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Reese At 1-800-326-1090.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Reese Products, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20000201
End Of Manufacture
20001031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
66836
Date Owners Notified
20010220
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Reese Products, Inc
Date Report Received
20010221