1993 ROADMASTER HT-S-201 Recall

Campaign:

96E008000 on 03/28/1996

Component:

Trailer hitches

Manufactured:

12/31/1992 - 04/30/1993

Affected:

1,289

Defect:

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.

Correction:

Dealers will replace these tow bars with newly designed tow bars which will have stronger steel, additional steel support gussets and safety plates.

Notes:

System: equipment; trailer hitches and attachments.equipment description: tow bars utilizing a quick disconnect.note: owners who do not receive a new tow bar free of charge within areasonable time, should contact roadmaster at 1-503-288-9898. also contactthe national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.

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