IDEAL CONNECTION 1030 9999: TRAILER HITCHES
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88E028000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| IDEAL CONNECTION | 1030 | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1989-01-24 | 1988-12-20 | 1988-12-30 |
Production Dates: 1987-05-01 - 1988-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: IDEAL CONNECTION, INC.
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8814
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
WELDS THAT ATTACH TUBE AND CHAIN BRACKET TO CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY WERE POROUS AND INADEQUATE IN SIZE.
Consequence
FAILURE OF WELDS COULD LEAD TO SUDDEN SEPARATION OF THETRAILER FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE.
Remedy
HITCHES ARE TO BE RETURNED FOR REPLACEMENT OF CROSSMEMBERS AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER.
Notes
VEHICLE CATEGORY: PICKUP TRUCKS.
