NHTSA recall 01E036000 · Equipment
Trailer hitches
The defect
Equipment description: tekonsha (surepull towing systems) trailer hitch receivers sold for use on certain chevrolet blazer, oldsmobile bravada, and GMC jimmy trucks between september 1994 and june 2001, part nos. 37453, 37453-23, 37453-27, 37451, sp451, 25953, 25951, and sp951. these hitches were mislabeled as to their weight distributing capabilities, or are of a similar design, and could fail if overloaded, causing the support arms to break without warning.
The risk
The defect can cause the support arms to break without warning, allowing the towed vehicle to disengage from the towing vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Tekonsha IS notifying distributors and original equpiment manufacturers and will replace the defective hitches free of charge. owner notification began july 23, 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 tekonsha towing systems at 1-888-422-8060.