Defect Description For Recall
The Quick Disconnect Is Subject To Metal Fatigue Around The Bolt Holes.
Make Of Vehicle
ROADMASTER
Model Of Vehicle
HT-S-201
Year
1993
Recall Campaign Number
96E008000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
The Quick Disconnect Can Break Across The Bolt Holes Causing The Tow Bar To Separate Which Could Result In The Loss Of The Towed Vehicle Increasing The Potential For A Vehicle Accident.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace These Tow Bars With Newly Designed Tow Bars Which Will Have Stronger Steel, Additional Steel Support Gussets And Safety Plates.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Roadmaster, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19930101
End Of Manufacture
19930501
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1289
Date Owners Notified
19960319
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Roadmaster, Llc
Date Report Received
19960321