0 ATWOOD ATWOOD
0 ATWOOD ATWOOD Recall Title: TRAILER HITCHES
0 ATWOOD ATWOOD Recall Date: 1985-04-01
0 ATWOOD ATWOOD NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 85E014000
0 ATWOOD ATWOOD Recall Manufacturer: ATWOOD MOBILE PRODUCTS
0 ATWOOD ATWOOD Recall Component(s): TRAILER HITCHES
0 ATWOOD ATWOOD Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 31600
0 ATWOOD ATWOOD Recall Overview: THE WELDED WEDGE INSIDE THE COUPLER HOLDS THE BALL CLAMP WHICH ASSURES THAT THE BALL CLAMP HAS A FULL GRIP ON THE TOWING BALL WHICH MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY WELED OR THE WEDGE MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED IN PRODUCTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, IT MAY RESULT IN THE COUPLER COMING OFF THE BALL AND ALLOW THE TRAILER TO BREAK LOOSE FROM THE VEHICLE AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
0 ATWOOD ATWOOD Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED TO USE A FRAME OR STRAIGHT TONGUE TRAILER COUPLERS.SYSTEM: TRAILER HITCH COUPLER.