TORO LOG SPLITTER 2019: TRAILER HITCHES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V847000

Make Model Year
TORO LOG SPLITTER 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-12-04 2019-11-25 2019-11-26

Production Dates: 2017-04-28 - 2019-08-21

Manufacturers Involved: The Toro Company

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 356

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

The Toro Company "Toro" is recalling certain 2017-2019 LC922 towable log splitters, models 22618 and 22618HD. The tow bolts that secure the log splitter connection to the tow vehicle may fail while the splitter is being moved.

Consequence

If the tow bolts break, the log splitter can tip over or detach from tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toro has notified owners, and dealers will upgrade the bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Toro customer service at 1-952-887-8973.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.