Recall
Roadmaster Ht-s-201 — 96E008000
NHTSA ID
96E008000
Make
Roadmaster
Model
Ht-s-201
Years Affected
1993
Recall Date
1996-03-21
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Units Affected
1,289
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE QUICK DISCONNECT IS SUBJECT TO METAL FATIGUE AROUND THE BOLT HOLES.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TOW BARS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED TOW BARS WHICH WILL HAVE STRONGER STEEL, ADDITIONAL STEEL SUPPORT GUSSETS AND SAFETY PLATES.