Roadmaster Ht-s-201
Model Ht-s-201 made by Roadmaster got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning trailer hitches .
Model 1993
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
96E008000 | ROADMASTER, INC. | from 01/01/1993 to 05/01/1993 | E (Equipment) | 1289 | 03/19/1996 | ODI | ROADMASTER, LLC | 03/21/1996 | 03/29/1996 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The quick disconnect is subject to metal fatigue around the bolt holes. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The quick disconnect can break across the bolt holes causing the tow bar to separate which could result in the loss of the towed vehicle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace these tow bars with newly designed tow bars which will have stronger steel, additional steel support gussets and safety plates. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: equipment; trailer hitches and attachments.equipment description: tow bars utilizing a quick disconnect.note: owners who do not receive a new tow bar free of charge within areasonable time, should contact roadmaster at 1-503-288-9898. also contactthe national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393. |