Recall 90V197000: I.r. Witzer co., inc.

Report received

Nov 29, 1990

Manufacturer

I.r. Witzer co., inc.

Potentially affected

1,350vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The mating surface on some laminated "j" hooks may be uneven, or the swing down arms unequal in length, either of which could result in uneven load bearing of the hooks.

Possible consequence

Uneven load bearing on "j" hooks could cause failure ofeither hook, which results in trailer separation and a vehcile crash withoutwarning.

Remedy

Replace swing down arms if they are unequal in length, and inspect and repair "j" hooks to assure symmetrical loading.