MASTERLOCK CO.: Safety Recalls in 2011

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by MASTERLOCK CO. in 2011. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 21, 2011

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

AFTERMARKET TRI-BALL MOUNT

MASTERLOCK IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET TRI-BALL MOUNTS, PART NUMBER 2948AT, SHIPPED BETWEEN MAY 19, 2011, AND JULY 13, 2011, AND SOLD FOR USE ON MOTOR VEHICLES. THE 2-5/16" HITCH BALL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO COMPLY WITH THE 10,000 LBS. LOAD REQUIREMENT AND THUS THE WELD CAN FAIL.

NHTSA ID: 11E037000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2,160

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT THAT THE WELD FAILS, THE VEHICLE BEING TOWED CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

MASTERLOCK WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TRI-BALL MOUNTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MASTERLOCK AT 1-800-464-2088.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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