| Make : GRUMMAN | Model : FREIGHT STAR | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 19920102 - 19941110 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V181000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19941031 | Date Received by ODI: 19941017 | Date Added to Database: 19941101 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GRUMMAN OLSON, INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MORGAN OLSON | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 7256 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
A 2" BALL WAS TO BE WELDED TO A STEEL BAR AS WELL AS THE NUT FOR THE BALL WELDED TO THE SHANK. SOME VEHICLES WERE NOT PROPERLY WELDED ALLOWING THE NUT TO COME OFF. |
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Consequence:
THE BALL CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STEEL BAR ALLOWING LOSS OF THE TOWED TRAILER. |
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Remedy:
THE TRAILER HITCHES WILL BE INSPECTED AND WELDED PROPERLY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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