Key Takeaway

REESE/TRAILER HITCH BALL MOUNT by REESE PRODUCTS, INC was recalled on February 26, 2001. What to do: REESE WILL PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT KIT TO ITS CUSTOMERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING FEBRUARY 29, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHIC...

NHTSA Ongoing

REESE/TRAILER HITCH BALL MOUNT

Recalled: February 26, 2001 ~66,836 units affected 01E006

Description

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: INTERCHANGEABLE HITCH BALLS, KIT PART NUMBERS #57000, #57001, AND #57002, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1, 2000, AND OCTOBER 31, 2000, WHICH ARE AFFIXED TO A MOUNTING POST ON A TOW VEHICLE WITH A VERTICALLY ALIGNED PLUNGER APPLIED THROUGH THE TOP CENTER OF THE HITCH BALL. THE PLUNGER HOLDING THE HITCH BALL TO THE MOUNTING POST CAN WORK LOOSE.

Injuries / Consequence

THIS WOULD ALLOW THE HITCH BALL, AND THE TRAILER THAT IS COUPLED TO THE BALL, TO DISCONNECT FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CAUSING A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

REESE WILL PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT KIT TO ITS CUSTOMERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING FEBRUARY 29, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT REESE AT 1-800-326-1090.

Products Affected

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Company Information

REESE PRODUCTS, INC

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: REESE WILL PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT KIT TO ITS CUSTOMERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING FEBRUARY 29, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERV...

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