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Vehicle scope Default: all classes — narrow to retail passenger anytime
Network/ Canada/ Brink/ 2002130

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