NHTSA Campaign Number
00V073000
TRAILER HITCHES
Reported to NHTSA: July 3, 2000
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. THE TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS COULD LOSE THE CLAMP LOAD.
Safety Consequence
THE TRAILER HITCH COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUT PLATES.
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Affected Vehicles (2)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Ford | Expedition |
| 2000 | Lincoln | Navigator |
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