Recall 82V028000: Trailer Hitch Bolt Defect

The platform trailer hitches on the suspect vehicles may not have been assembled with sufficient hitch-to-attachment bolt clamp load. If this condition exists, the trailer hitch attaching parts may loosen and break.

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reposition the hitch and rear bumper, retorque the attachment bolts and replace the existing rear hitch-to-frame bolts at no cost to owner.

Vehicle description: Vehicles equipped with ROP VR4 platform trailer hitches.

System: Equipment; Trailer hitches & attachments.

Consequences of defect: IF this breakage occurs while the trailer is being towed, the hitch and trailer could separate and a vehicle accident could result.