Trailer hitchesRecall 98V-099 · 1992–1998 Red River Trailer

RED RIVER MANUFACTURING recall 98V-099 covers 121 1992–1998 Red River Trailer for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on May 12, 1998.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1211 model

ReportedMay 12, 1998Owners notified Jun 1, 1998

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 98V099000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

FAILURE OF THE MOUNTING PLATE CAN RESULT IN THE REAR TRAILER DISCONNECTING FROM THE LEAD TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

The fix

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.

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN JUNE 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILERS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT RED RIVER AT 1-800-762-5557.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Red River Trailer1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Built from October 1, 1991 to April 30, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.