Vehicle recall 73V113000 · May 14, 1973
1972-1973 Ernest Holmes TH185
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- TH-185 truckmaster towing hitch.manf'd 8/31/72 thru 4/6/73.POSSIBILITY thatthe lift chain assembly connecting link chain assembly connecting link may failto meet the minimum strength requirements.(correct by inspecting andreplacing chain with type "b" coupling link).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 73V113000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 14, 1973
- Filed by
- ERNEST HOLMES COMPANY
- Owner notification
- May 31, 1973
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,339
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ernest Holmes TH185 (1972-1973): 1973, 1972
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