MASTER LOCK: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by MASTER LOCK in 2003. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

March 11, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MASTER LOCK/ZERO TILT BALL MOUNT TRAILER HITCH

MASTER LOCK ZERO TILT ADJUSTABLE BALL MOUNT TRAILER HITCH MODEL NO. 2841AT, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 12 AND MARCH 7, 2003. THE CORNER WELDING ON THE VERTICAL TUBE AND TUBE WALL THICKNESS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH MASTER LOCK'S DESIGN SPECIFICATION. THIS IRREGULARITY MAY DECREASE THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF THE PRODUCT.

NHTSA ID: 03E017000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 6,883

Consequence Summary:

PRIOR TO PRODUCT FAILURE, THE AFFECTED PRODUCT WOULD LIKELY SHOW SIGNS OF CRACKING IN THE CORNER OF THE VERTICAL TUBE. IF THE PRODUCT IS NOT REPLACED , THE BALL MOUNT COULD PREMATURELY BREAK OR CRACK, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE TRAILER TO SEPARATE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE.

Corrective Action:

MASTER LOCK WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED BALL MOUNTS AT NO CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 28, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MASTER LOCK AT 1-800-308-9244.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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