Trailer hitchesRecall 89V-078 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 89V-078 covers 5,863 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on May 15, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V078000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THERE MAY BE BELOW SPECIFIED TORQUE ON THE TRAILER HITCH ATTACHING FASTENERS, ALLOWING THE TRAILER HITCH TO MOVE UNDER TOWING LOADS.
The risk
FASTENERS COULD FAIL; IF THIS OCCURS WHILE TRAILERIS BEING PULLED, HITCH AND TRAILER COULD SEPARATE AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULDOCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix
CORRECT TORQUE IN TRAILER HITCH FASTENERS TO PREVENT TRAILER SEPARATION.
SYSTEM: TRAILER HITCH FASTENERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB TRUCKS WITH OPTIONAL TRAILER HITCH (VR4).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1988 to November 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.