Brackets built without proper material could fatigue and fracture in the area where the trailer hitch mounts to the frame.

Trailer Hitches

Summary

Vehicle description: Pickup trucks equipped with optional trailer hitch. The trailer hitch side brackets were manufactured using material with insufficient strength.

Actions

Dealers will inspect the trailer hitches and replace any trailer hitch showing signs of fatigue cracking. If no evidence of cracking exists, the dealer will install two reinforcement brackets.

Documents (6)

• Letter Acknowledgement
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Other Recall Related Documents
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB

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