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Masterlock · United States · High

Masterlock Tri-Ball Mount: Trailer hitches

Affects Masterlock Tri-Ball Mount · — — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

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

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational