Brink · Canada · High
Brink Tow Hitch: Other
Affects Brink Tow Hitch · 1998–2000 — about 317 vehicles.
The hazard
A defect exits in the Brink Sverige AB Generation 3.0 Detachable Tow Hitch, manufactured in Sweden for use on Volvo cars. There is a risk that the locking mechanism in the tow bar, that prevents the detachable tow hook from separating from the fixed vehicle installation, may have reduced function. Correction: Dealers will replaced the hitch.
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