Powerflow · Canada · Mod
Powerflow Trailer Coupler Model 998: Structure
Affects Powerflow Trailer Coupler Model 998 · 1990–1991 — about 86 vehicles.
The hazard
THE PIN WHICH TIES THE LOCKING LEVER TO THE CLAMPING JAW IS NOT ADEQUATELY SECURED. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE PIN TO SLIP OUT OF POSITION ENOUGH FOR ONE SIDE OF THE LEVER AND CLAMP TO WORK FREE AND COULD RESULT IN THE COUPLER DISENGAGING FROM THE TRAILER HITCH BALL WHILE UNDER TOW. CORRECTION: PRODUCT WILL BE WITHDRAWN FROM MARKET.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational