Vehicle recall 90V197000 · November 29, 1990
1985-1990 Witzer Challenge
The mating surface on some laminated "j" hooks may be uneven, or the swing down arms unequal in length, either of which could result in uneven load bearing of the hooks.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The mating surface on some laminated "j" hooks may be uneven, or the swing down arms unequal in length, either of which could result in uneven load bearing of the hooks.
- Consequence
- Uneven load bearing on "j" hooks could cause failure ofeither hook, which results in trailer separation and a vehcile crash withoutwarning.
- Remedy
- Replace swing down arms if they are unequal in length, and inspect and repair "j" hooks to assure symmetrical loading.
- Notes
- System: "j" hooks and swing down arms.vehicle description: trailers.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V197000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 29, 1990
- Filed by
- I.R. WITZER CO., INC.
- Owner notification
- December 10, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,350
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Trailer hitches
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