NHTSA recall 91V212000
Unknown or other
Raco Utility Trailer Kit
Reported Dec 6, 199124,651 vehicles affectedOLD H.G., INC.Built Jan 1, 1984 – Jul 1, 1989
The defect
The bolt holding the tongue to the first cross brace "u" member may pull through because of an improperly sized hole in the crossmember.
The risk
An improperly sized bolt hole would reduce the clampingforce between the tongue and crossmember, allowing the tongue to pivot betweenthe ball hitch and the second cross brace. This could result in the trailerjackknifing, and loss of control of the trailer.
The remedy
Install a flatwasher in the outsized bolt hole to increase the clamp force between the tongue and first crossmember.