1992-1998 Red River Trailer recall: trailer hitches
Red River Manufacturing reported this safety recall on May 12, 1998. It covers about 121 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 121
- reported
- May 12, 1998
- owners notified
- Jun 1, 1998
Trailer hitches
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: dump trailers with a bolt-on pintle hitch mounting plate. Cracks can develop in the hitch mounting plate leading to failure of the assembly.
- Risk
- Failure of the mounting plate can result in the rear trailer disconnecting from the lead trailer, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reinforce the rear cross member and mount the pintle hitch directly to the rear cross member eliminating the bolt-on pintle hitch mounting plate.
Recall number 98V099000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 98V099000
Is there a recall on the 1992-1998 Red River Trailer trailer hitches?
Yes. Recall 98V099000, reported on May 12, 1998, covers about 121 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V099000?
Dealers will reinforce the rear cross member and mount the pintle hitch directly to the rear cross member eliminating the bolt-on pintle hitch mounting plate.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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