| Make : LITTLE GUY | Model : RASCAL | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20040428 - 20040601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V351000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20040716 | Date Added to Database: 20040716 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: THE LITTLE TRAILER COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: THE LITTLE TRAILER COMPANY | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 13 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN MINI TRAILERS HAVE INADEQUATE WELDS TO THE TONGUE AND FRAME ASSEMBLY. THIS COULD CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE TONGUE ASSEMBLY FROM THE FRAME. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE INSTABILITY AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRAILER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
LITTLE TRAILER WILL EXCHANGE THE TRAILER WITH A NEW TRAILER AND A NEWLY DESIGNED FRAME. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THE LITTLE TRAILER COMPANY AT 574-522-1112. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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