TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
A 2" BALL WAS TO BE WELDED TO A STEEL BAR AS WELL AS THE NUT FOR THE BALL WELDED TO THE SHANK. SOME VEHICLES WERE NOT PROPERLY WELDED ALLOWING THE NUT TO COME OFF.
Consequence
THE BALL CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STEEL BAR ALLOWING LOSS OF THE TOWED TRAILER.
Remedy
THE TRAILER HITCHES WILL BE INSPECTED AND WELDED PROPERLY.
7,256 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GRUMMAN OLSON, INC