MASTERLOCK IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET TRI-BALL MOUNTS, PART NUMBER 2948AT, SHIPPED BETWEEN MAY 19, 2011, AND JULY 13, 2011, AND SOLD FOR USE ON MOTOR VEHICLES. THE 2-5/16″ HITCH BALL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO COMPLY WITH THE 10,000 LBS. LOAD REQUIREMENT AND THUS THE WELD CAN FAIL.
MASTERLOCK CO. – AFTERMARKET TRI-BALL MOUNT
| Report Received Date | 09/21/2011 |
| NHTSA ID | 11E037000 |
| Consequence Summary | IN THE EVENT THAT THE WELD FAILS, THE VEHICLE BEING TOWED CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective Action | MASTERLOCK WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TRI-BALL MOUNTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MASTERLOCK AT 1-800-464-2088. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 2160 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=11E037000) |
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