'Eco' 2 Tonne Override Coupling fitted to Easytow Trailers
Published 17 March 2015
Product
2 Tonne override coupling used on trailers to attach the trailer to the tow vehicle. These couplings have the letters 'ECO' cast in to the coupling body Identifying features description All couplings that feature the word 'Eco'
Why it was recalled
Under heavy use the coupling head and coupling shaft may develop slackness. This may create extra stress on the locking pin which may shear. The shaft could then rotate in the coupling head, unscrew and detach.
Hazard
If the coupling head unscrews and detaches from the coupling shaft, only the safety chains will attach the trailer to the tow vehicle and this can create an unstable tow situation, which could poses an accident hazard to the driver and other road users.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.