Masterlock Hitch Ball Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 04E057000
Manufacturer: MASTERLOCK CO.
Date of Owner Notification: August 17th, 2004

Defect Summary:
AFTERMARKET MASTERLOCK INTERCHANGEABLE HITCH BALLS, P/NOS. 2806 DAT, 2807 DAT, AND 2867 DAT.

Consequence Summary:
IF THE CONSUMER USES THE BALL WITHOUT THE CLIP, THE BALL COULD BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE HITCH DURING USE, RESULTING IN THE TOWING VEHICLE'S HITCH DISENGAGING FROM THE TRAILER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
MASTER LOCK WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE HITCH BALL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 17, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MASTERLOCK AT 414-766-6224.

Recall Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).