9999 HEWITT TOW BAR Recall

Campaign:

92E022000 on 09/24/1992

Component:

Unknown or other

Manufactured:

01/31/1990 - 08/31/1992

Affected:

2,312

Defect:

Tow bar can develop cracks in the center plate mounting where the two legs are attached. the cracking is caused by metal fatigue in a potentially weak part of the tow bar.

Consequence:

If a crack occurs and continues to develop, the platewill break into two pieces. the tow bar will still be attached at this time. butit could fold if the brakes are applied by the towing vehicle. continued usecould eventually cause total separation of the vehicle being towed.

Correction:

A new redesigned weldment which includes the center plate and two legs will be provided to the customer.

Notes:

System: equipment: tow bar.equipment description: tow bars with model names rangefinder 4222sl andrangefinder bx42222.

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