Reported Oct 17, 19947,256 vehicles affectedGRUMMAN OLSON, INCBuilt Jan 2, 1992 – Nov 10, 1994
The defect
A 2" ball was to be welded to a steel bar as well as the nut for the ball welded to the shank. Some vehicles were not properly welded allowing the nut to come off.
The risk
The ball can separate from the steel bar allowing loss of the towed trailer.
The remedy
The trailer hitches will be inspected and welded properly.
System: equipment; other pieces; trailer hitches and attachments.vehicle description: chassis vehicles equipped with trailer hitches.note: if the vehicle IS presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy IS not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact grumman olson at 1-800-262-3437. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.