Safety Recall NHTSA · 89E016000 Reported June 1, 1989

Structure:tongue dolly

Todco · Trailer Hitches · 6,919 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
89E016000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Trailer Hitches
Vehicles Affected
6,919
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
June 1, 1989

Defect Summary

The torque of converter dolly is held up by a support leg which unlatches and folds up between the front of the a-frame when unit is in over the road use. this leg may fail to support the unit when in the process of coupling or uncoupling jifflox from the tractor/trailer.

Safety Consequence

Failure of the leg allows the torque to drop andpossibly cause injury to the person working with the equipment.

Corrective Action

New modified drop leg assembly will be furnished to each customer.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Todco dealer and reference recall ID 89E016000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 89E016000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 89E016000?

NHTSA recall 89E016000 was issued by Todco on June 1, 1989. It addresses: Structure:tongue dolly. The recall affects approximately 6,919 vehicles, with the defect involving the Trailer Hitches component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Todco dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 89E016000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.