Reese Trailer Hitch Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 01E060000
Manufacturer: REESE PRODUCTS, INC
Date of Owner Notification: January 2nd, 2002

Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILER HITCHES INSTALLED ON CERTAIN 2002 TOYOTA TACOMA V-6 VEHICLES. THE TOW CAPACITY ON THE LABEL ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE TOW HITCH IS INCORRECT.

Consequence Summary:
EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT RATINGS OF THE VEHICLE OR THE TRAILER HITCH CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLE RESULTING IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED LABEL TO THE TOW HITCH FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 2, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

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).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 01E006000
Manufacturer: REESE PRODUCTS, INC
Manufactured Begin Date: February 1st, 2000
Manufactured End Date: October 31st, 2000
Date of Owner Notification: February 20th, 2001

Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: INTERCHANGEABLE HITCH BALLS, KIT PART NUMBERS #57000, #57001, AND #57002, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1, 2000, AND OCTOBER 31, 2000, WHICH ARE AFFIXED TO A MOUNTING POST ON A TOW VEHICLE WITH A VERTICALLY ALIGNED PLUNGER APPLIED THROUGH THE TOP CENTER OF THE HITCH BALL. THE PLUNGER HOLDING THE HITCH BALL TO THE MOUNTING POST CAN WORK LOOSE.

Consequence Summary:
THIS WOULD ALLOW THE HITCH BALL, AND THE TRAILER THAT IS COUPLED TO THE BALL, TO DISCONNECT FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CAUSING A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
REESE WILL PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT KIT TO ITS CUSTOMERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING FEBRUARY 29, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT REESE AT 1-800-326-1090.

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

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 00E021000
Manufacturer: REESE PRODUCTS, INC
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1999
Manufactured End Date: April 14th, 2000
Date of Owner Notification: April 21st, 2000

Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED TRAILER HITCH BALL MOUNT COMPONENTS, PART NOS. 65509, 67509, AND 61009, AND THE BALL MOUNT ITSELF, 58112, AND MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 1, 1999, TO APRIL 14, 2000. THESE BALL MOUNTS CAN BREAK WITHOUT WARNING.

Consequence Summary:
IF THE THE BALL MOUNT BREAKS, THE TONGUE OF THE TRAILER CAN FALL TO THE GROUND, POSSIBLY CAUSING A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS ARE BEING INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT THEIR CUSTOMERS TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLES TO HAVE THE TRAILER HITCH REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. PURCHASERS OF THESE AFTERMARKET TRAILERS HITCHES SHOULD CONTACT THEIR DEALER OR REESE PRODUCTS AT 1-800-758-0869, TO REGISTER WITH THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE RECALL.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 21, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT REESE AT 1-800-758-0869. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 98E006000
Manufacturer: REESE PRODUCTS, INC
Manufactured Begin Date: January 13th, 1998
Manufactured End Date: March 2nd, 1998
Date of Owner Notification: March 1st, 1998

Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: TRAILER CONVERTERS FOR USE ON TOYOTA MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE CIRCUIT BOARD OF THE 'CONVERTER' IN THE WIRING HARNESS IS SUBJECT TO ELECTRICAL SHORTING, CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHT FUSE TO BLOW.

Consequence Summary:
IN VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE BRAKE LIGHT WILL STOP WORKING. IN VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE DRIVER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO AGAIN SHIFT INTO 'DRIVE.'

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS BOTH IN USE AND THOSE INSTALLED IN VEHICLES STILL IN DEALERS' INVENTORIES.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULDCONTACT REESE AT 1-219-264-7564.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 93E023000
Manufacturer: REESE PRODUCTS, INC
Manufactured Begin Date: March 1st, 1992
Manufactured End Date: June 1st, 1993
Date of Owner Notification: July 22nd, 1993

Defect Summary:
THE WELD ON THE RECEIVER UNIT OF THE TRAILER HITCH CAN BREAK.

Consequence Summary:
IF THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE TRAILER CAN SEPARATE FROM THETOWING VEHICLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: TRAILER HITCH.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: REESE CLASS II TRAILER HITCH, PART NO. 06070.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO THE DEALER FROM WHOM YOU PURCHASED THEITEM ON AN AGREED SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED OR THE REMEDY DOES CORRECT THE SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT REESE PRODUCTS WARRANTY DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-326-1090, EXT. 203. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 93E005000
Manufacturer: REESE PRODUCTS, INC
Manufactured Begin Date: April 1st, 1992
Manufactured End Date: October 1st, 1992
Date of Owner Notification: April 9th, 1993

Defect Summary:
THE WELD ON THE TRAILER HITCH CAN BREAK.

Consequence Summary:
BROKEN WELDS ON THE TRAILER HITCH CAN ALLOW A TRAILER TOSEPARATE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE AND RESULT IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: TRAILER HITCH.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: TRAILER HITCH (DESIGNED TO FIT 1992 AND 1993 MITSUBISHIMONTERA VEHICLES.)