Masterlock recall: Trailer hitches
What is wrong
Masterlock is recalling certain aftermarket tri-ball mounts, part number 2948at, shipped between may 19, 2011, and july 13, 2011, and sold for use on motor vehicles. The 2-5/16" hitch ball may not have been designed to comply with the 10,000 lbs. Load requirement and thus the weld can fail.
What could happen
In the event that the weld fails, the vehicle being towed can separate from the towing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Masterlock will replace the defective tri-ball mounts free of charge. The safety recall began on october 6, 2011. Owners may contact masterlock at 1-800-464-2088.
Vehicles covered
- Masterlock Tri-Ball Mount
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11E037000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Masterlock Co.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 21, 2011
- Owners notified
- Oct 6, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,160
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Trailer hitches
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.