9999 REESE REESE Recall

Campaign:: 86E022000 on 08/06/1986
Component:: Trailer hitches
Manufactured:: 10/31/1985 - 06/30/1986
Affected:: 884
Defect:: The vehicle frame may not withstand loading placed on it by the hitch. consequence of defect: the hitch mounting bolts may tear out of the hitch mounting holes drilled in the vehicles rear crossmember and side rails. this would allow the trailer to separate from the towing vehicle and may result in an accident.
Correction:: Hitch will be replaced with a better featured line of hitch.
Notes:: Vehicle category: ford aerostar van.system: trailer hitch.

9999 REESE REESE TSB

Bulletin:: TB17-01
Component:: 020000 suspension
Summary:: Explains the clearances needed for trailers with top mounted couplers.