Masterlock: equipment recalls

1. 11E037000Received 21 Sep 2011. 2,160 units.

   Trailer Hitches

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event that the weld fails, the vehicle being towed can separate from the towing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Products named: Masterlock Tri-Ball Mount.

   Report filed by MASTERLOCK CO.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Oct 2011.

2. 07E081000Received 25 Sep 2007. 56,406 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain masterlock quick link towing safety chain connectors, model 2983 dat, with "5/16" 1,760 lbs. Wll" stamped into the product. The locking nut on the link may not stay engaged in the screw threads on the link, preventing the locking nut from holding the force generated during use. This can result in the link becoming mis-shapened and allowing the safety chain attached to the link to come loose from the link, and/or the link to come loose from the hitch receiver.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event that the main towing mechanism, such as the ball mount or the hitch ball fails, and the trailing vehicle becomes disengaged from the hitch receiver, the link connected to the safety chain could fail allowing the trailing vehicle to become separated from the towing vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Masterlock will notify owners to stop using the defective links and return them for free replacement links. The recall began on october 4, 2007. Owners can contact masterlock at 800-424-2088.

   Products named: Masterlock 2983 Dat.

   Report filed by MASTERLOCK CO.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Oct 2008.

3. 05E043000Received 15 Jul 2005. 2,109 units.

   Equipment / Mechanical / Carrier/Rack

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain masterlock bike carriers, model 2868at, sold from january 6 and july 8, 2005. The bike carrier have a vertical support tube connected to a horizontal tube with a pin. The vertical support tube may break in the area where the pin goes through the tube. If the vertical support tube breaks, the car carrier may disengage from the vehicle, and the bicycles can fall onto the roadway. This recall does not apply to product number 2868at bike carriers sold in 2004. The 2004 model bike carrier does not have a gusset and has three tightening knobs. The 2005 model - the version which is the subject of this recall - has a gusset and two tightening knobs.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This condition could result in a vehicle crash or possible injury to pedestrians nearby.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Masterlock will replace the bike rack with an improved rack. Masterlock will recall the product and reimburse consumers. Customers are to return the carrier to the place of purchase for a full refund. The recall began july 25, 2005. Owners may contact masterlock at 800-308-9244.

   Products named: Masterlock 2868AT.

   Report filed by MASTERLOCK CO.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Jul 2005.

4. 04E057000Received 6 Aug 2004. 52,170 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Aftermarket masterlock interchangeable hitch balls, p/nos. 2806 dat, 2807 dat, and 2867 dat.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the consumer uses the ball without the clip, the ball could become dislodged from the hitch during use, resulting in the towing vehicle's hitch disengaging from the trailer, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Master lock will notify its customers and replace the hitch ball free of charge. The recall began august 17, 2004. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact masterlock at 414-766-6224.

   Products named: Masterlock 2806 Dat; Masterlock 2807 Dat; Masterlock 2867 Dat; Masterlock Hitch Ball.

   Report filed by MASTERLOCK CO.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Aug 2004.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

• 2806 Dat1
• 2807 Dat1
• 2867 Dat1
• 2868AT1
• 2983 Dat1
• Hitch Ball1
• Tri-Ball Mount1

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• Maremont2
• Marmon3
• Marmon-Herrington2
• Maxon3
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• McQuay-Norris2
• Mekra Lang3
• Mercedes-Benz6

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Which Masterlock products do the campaigns name?

The NHTSA records have 7 product names for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is: 2806 Dat

How many units does a Masterlock equipment campaign have?

The median Masterlock campaign has 52,170 units. The median of all 2,866 equipment campaigns is 1,677 units.

Which component do the Masterlock campaigns name most often?

Equipment, in 3 campaigns. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.