NHTSA recall 89V078000
Trailer hitches
Chevrolet C10 and 11 more
Reported May 15, 19895,863 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Aug 1, 1988 – Nov 1, 1988
The defect
There may be below specified torque on the trailer hitch attaching fasteners, allowing the trailer hitch to move under towing loads.
The risk
Fasteners could fail; if this occurs while traileris being pulled, hitch and trailer could separate and a vehicle crash couldoccur without prior warning.
The remedy
Correct torque in trailer hitch fasteners to prevent trailer separation.