9999 MASTERLOCK TRI-BALL MOUNT Recall

Campaign:

11E037000 on 09/20/2011

Component:

Trailer hitches

Affected:

2,160

Defect:

Masterlock is recalling certain aftermarket tri-ball mounts, part number 2948at, shipped between may 19, 2011, and july 13, 2011, and sold for use on motor vehicles. the 2-5/16" hitch ball may not have been designed to comply with the 10,000 lbs. load requirement and thus the weld can fail.

Consequence:

In the event that the weld fails, the vehicle being towed can separate from the towing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Masterlock will replace the defective tri-ball mounts free of charge. the safety recall began on october 6, 2011. owners may contact masterlock at 1-800-464-2088.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

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