[A/S] Hitch receiver Failures

[hhamp5246@xxxxxxx]

Terry sent me this to post or not, obviously I think it should be posted......

on 01/05/02 11:12 AM, David P Knight at n7dfv@juno.com wrote:

> I'm forwarding this information on hitch platform failures because they
> are still happening, GM is still putting them on their vehicles, and
> WBCCI does not support the Safety Committee program to inform the members
> of the problem.  This should go in all Unit newsletters.  The information
> comes from a member of the Safety Committee.
> 
> A 92 and a 99 GM Suburban each incurred OEM hitch platform
> failures while hitched up and on the road. One of these totally broke off
> the frame and the hitch ensemble dropped to the pavement gouging a
> crevasse. We have yet to get further details [injuries, damage, weights
> of the tow and TT, etc.]. Suffice it to say that these substandard
> factory installed items are continuing to fail and therefore the owners
> of Suburbans [others as well] need to be vigilant and take the time to
> check for cracks and broken attaching hardware.
> 
> The TT going past, may well be yours!
> 
> RVIA says: 'As far as hitching equipment goes, it is a Buyer Beware
> world' ........[assume nothing]
>