ROADMASTER HT-S-201 1993: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96E008000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ROADMASTER | HT-S-201 | 1993 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-03-19 | 1996-03-21 | 1996-03-29 |
Production Dates: 1993-01-01 - 1993-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: Roadmaster, LLC
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1289
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THE QUICK DISCONNECT IS SUBJECT TO METAL FATIGUE AROUND THE BOLT HOLES.
THE QUICK DISCONNECT CAN BREAK ACROSS THE BOLT HOLES CAUSING THE TOW BAR TO SEPARATE WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE TOWED VEHICLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TOW BARS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED TOW BARS WHICH WILL HAVE STRONGER STEEL, ADDITIONAL STEEL SUPPORT GUSSETS AND SAFETY PLATES.
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHMENTS.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: TOW BARS UTILIZING A QUICK DISCONNECT.NOTE: OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE A NEW TOW BAR FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN AREASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT ROADMASTER AT 1-503-288-9898. ALSO CONTACTTHE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.
