Issue ID | 218985 |
Internal NHTSA # | 486747 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | SUBURBAN |
Model Year | 1992 |
File date | 02/07/24 |
Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | A factory installed hitch platform was found to have fatigue cracks on the side plates starting at the rear behind the rear fram mounting bolt and continuing at about 45 degrees toward the square tube. Thes ecracks had come within 1/4" of squar etube, very close to failure of the hitch and the trailer coming off the tow vehicle. *ak |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIR |
City and State | NEWBURGH, NY |
VIN pattern | 1GN6C26NXNJXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 02/07/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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