NHTSA Recall 19V847000
Filed by The Toro Company. Component: Trailer Hitches. Reported 2019-11-25. An estimated 356 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
The Toro Company (Toro) is recalling certain 2017-2019 LC922 towable log splitters, models 22618 and 22618HD. The tow bolts that secure the log splitter connection to the tow vehicle may fail while the splitter is being moved.
Risk
If the tow bolts break, the log splitter can tip over or detach from tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Toro has notified owners, and dealers will upgrade the bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Toro customer service at 1-952-887-8973.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.