Vehicle recall 91V212000 · December 6, 1991

1984-1989 Raco Utility Trailer KIT

The bolt holding the tongue to the first cross brace "u" member may pull through because of an improperly sized hole in the crossmember.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The bolt holding the tongue to the first cross brace "u" member may pull through because of an improperly sized hole in the crossmember.
Consequence: An improperly sized bolt hole would reduce the clampingforce between the tongue and crossmember, allowing the tongue to pivot betweenthe ball hitch and the second cross brace. This could result in the trailerjackknifing, and loss of control of the trailer.
Remedy: Install a flatwasher in the outsized bolt hole to increase the clamp force between the tongue and first crossmember.
Notes: System: trailer tongue.vehicle description: utility trailers.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 91V212000
Reported to NHTSA: December 6, 1991
Filed by: OLD H.G., INC.
Owner notification: September 8, 1992
Vehicles potentially affected: 24,651
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Unknown or other

Recall 91V212000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Raco Utility Trailer KIT (1984-1989): 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984

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