Safety Recall NHTSA · 90V197000 Reported November 29, 1990

Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm

Q: What is recall 90V197000?

NHTSA recall 90V197000 was issued by I.r. Witzer Co., Inc. on November 29, 1990. It addresses: Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm. The recall affects approximately 1,350 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

I.r. Witzer Co., Inc. · N/A · 1,350 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

90V197000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

I.r. Witzer Co., Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,350

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 29, 1990

Defect Summary

The mating surface on some laminated "j" hooks may be uneven, or the swing down arms unequal in length, either of which could result in uneven load bearing of the hooks.

Safety Consequence

Uneven load bearing on "j" hooks could cause failure ofeither hook, which results in trailer separation and a vehcile crash withoutwarning.

Corrective Action

Replace swing down arms if they are unequal in length, and inspect and repair "j" hooks to assure symmetrical loading.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized I.r. Witzer Co., Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 90V197000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 90V197000

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

What is recall 90V197000?

NHTSA recall 90V197000 was issued by I.r. Witzer Co., Inc. on November 29, 1990. It addresses: Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm. The recall affects approximately 1,350 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized I.r. Witzer Co., Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 90V197000 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.