MASTERLOCK CO.: Safety Recalls in 2004

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by MASTERLOCK CO. in 2004. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 6, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MASTERLOCK/INTERCHANGEABLE HITCH BALLS

AFTERMARKET MASTERLOCK INTERCHANGEABLE HITCH BALLS, P/NOS. 2806 DAT, 2807 DAT, AND 2867 DAT.

NHTSA ID: 04E057000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 52,170

Consequence Summary:

IF THE CONSUMER USES THE BALL WITHOUT THE CLIP, THE BALL COULD BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE HITCH DURING USE, RESULTING IN THE TOWING VEHICLE'S HITCH DISENGAGING FROM THE TRAILER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

MASTER LOCK WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE HITCH BALL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 17, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MASTERLOCK AT 414-766-6224.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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