Trailer hitchesRecall 94V-181 · 1992–1994 Grumman Freight Star
GRUMMAN OLSON, INC recall 94V-181 covers 7,256 1992–1994 Grumman Freight Star for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on October 17, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V181000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
A 2" BALL WAS TO BE WELDED TO A STEEL BAR AS WELL AS THE NUT FOR THE BALL WELDED TO THE SHANK. SOME VEHICLES WERE NOT PROPERLY WELDED ALLOWING THE NUT TO COME OFF.
The risk
THE BALL CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STEEL BAR ALLOWING LOSS OF THE TOWED TRAILER.
The fix
THE TRAILER HITCHES WILL BE INSPECTED AND WELDED PROPERLY.
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; OTHER PIECES; TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHMENTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHASSIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRAILER HITCHES.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT GRUMMAN OLSON AT 1-800-262-3437. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 January 2, 1992 to November 10, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.