Cequent Performance Products, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04E056000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04E056000 by Cequent Performance Products, Inc.. Includes 3,193 affected units, CEQUENT/TRAILER HITCHES, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Cequent aftermarket hidden hitch brand trailer hitches manufactured between february 1, 2002, and march 16, 2004, for use exclusively on nissan my 2002-2004 frontier pick-up trucks. with continued use, load forces may cause the side bracket of the hitch to fatigue and eventually break, possibly allowing the towed unit to separate from the towing vehicle.

Corrective Action

Cequent will notify its customers and replace the defective trailer hitches free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during august 2004. owners who take do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cequent at 734-656-3041.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04E056000

Manufacturer: Cequent Performance Products, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2004-08-05T00:00:00

Subject: Cequent/trailer hitches

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 3,193

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Cequent aftermarket hidden hitch brand trailer hitches manufactured between february 1, 2002, and march 16, 2004, for use exclusively on nissan my 2002-2004 frontier pick-up trucks. with continued use, load forces may cause the side bracket of the hitch to fatigue and eventually break, possibly allowing the towed unit to separate from the towing vehicle.

Consequence Summary: Should the towed vehicle separate from the towing vehicle, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in serious injury or possibly death.

Corrective Action: Cequent will notify its customers and replace the defective trailer hitches free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during august 2004. owners who take do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cequent at 734-656-3041.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 04E056000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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