Vehicle recall 89V166000 · October 2, 1989
1988-1989 Corey Utility Trailers
Some 's' hooks may have hairline cracks on the inside radius of the eye end of the hook.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Some 's' hooks may have hairline cracks on the inside radius of the eye end of the hook.
- Remedy
- Replace defective 's' hooks.
- Notes
- System: safety chain 's' hooksvehicle description: utility trailersconsequences of defect: this could lead to total breakage and failure of thehook resulting in loss of control of the trailer which could result in anaccident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V166000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 2, 1989
- Filed by
- COREY ENTERPRISES, INC.
- Owner notification
- August 28, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 470
- 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.
- Corey Utility Trailers (1988-1989): 1989, 1988
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