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  Defect Investigation of Trailer Hitch Receiver Failure

Investigation of Trailer Hitch Receiver Failure

Subject: Trailer hitch receiver failure
Components covered:
  • Trailer hitches
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on May. 14, 2007. It was closed on Sep. 14, 2007. Gm provided additional data regarding allegations of failure of the trailer hitch. Odi reviewed that as well as other data provided by peer manufacturers. Based on our review, odi finds the need to further investigate this issue. This preliminary evaluation is upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea07-013) for further assessment and study of this issue.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
  • 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
  • 2002 Chevrolet Suburban
  • 2002 GMC Sierra 2500
  • 2002 GMC Yukon

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