NHTSA recall 88E019000 · Equipment
Trailer hitches
Reported Jul 22, 19882,262 vehicles affectedHOLLAND HITCH COMPANYBuilt Jan 1, 1985 – Mar 1, 1988
The defect
Pintle body chemistry and heat treat problem which results in decreased pintle horn strength.
The risk
With the decreased strength in the pintle hook horn itcould allow separation of the tractor and trailer.
The remedy
The pintle hook will be replaced with a new properly heat treated and correct material.