DRAW-TITE, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by DRAW-TITE, INC. in 1997. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

May 22, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CAST HEAD TRUNNION WEIGHT-DISTRIBUTING HITCHES. THE CAST HEAD CAN FRACTURE, CAUSING THE BALL PLATFORM TO BREAK AWAY.

NHTSA ID: 97E014000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,652

Consequence Summary:

IF THIS OCCURS, A TRAILER UNDER TOW CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TOW VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE HEAD ASSEMBLIES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No