Valley Industries | NHTSA Recall #05E062000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05E062000 by Valley Industries. Includes 498 affected units, TRAILER HITCH SEPARATION, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain valley industries hitch-class iii receiver trailer hitches p/n 82850 manufactured between march and september 2005 sold for use as replacement equipment for 2005 nissan xterra passenger vehicles. due to insufficient weld strength, under certain circumstances, the hitches may break while in use.

Corrective Action

Valley industries will notify its customers and replace the trailer hitches free of charge. the recall began on november 3, 2005. owners may contact valley industries at 209-368-8881.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05E062000
Manufacturer: Valley Industries
Report Received Date: 2005-09-30T00:00:00
Subject: Trailer hitch separation
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 498

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Certain valley industries hitch-class iii receiver trailer hitches p/n 82850 manufactured between march and september 2005 sold for use as replacement equipment for 2005 nissan xterra passenger vehicles. due to insufficient weld strength, under certain circumstances, the hitches may break while in use.
Consequence Summary: The trailer or item in tow may release partially or wholly from the motor vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Valley industries will notify its customers and replace the trailer hitches free of charge. the recall began on november 3, 2005. owners may contact valley industries at 209-368-8881.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-a86k.m4zv_yvrd
NHTSA ID: 05E062000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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