Hyline International | NHTSA Recall #07E043000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07E043000 by Hyline International. Includes 11,730 affected units, WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING HITCH SHANK, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain ctc weight distributing shanks sold by hyline international as part of a trailer hitch kit. due to a bad weld, the weight distribution shank can fail and cause the trailer being towed to become unhitched or unstable.

Corrective Action

Hyline has notified both of their customers, coast distribution and thule towing who will notify their owners. the recall began on june 18, 2007. owners should contact the company they purchased the kit.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07E043000

Manufacturer: Hyline International

Report Received Date: 2007-06-28T00:00:00

Subject: Weight distributing hitch shank

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 11,730

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain ctc weight distributing shanks sold by hyline international as part of a trailer hitch kit. due to a bad weld, the weight distribution shank can fail and cause the trailer being towed to become unhitched or unstable.

Consequence Summary: Should the trailer become unhitched or unstable, a vehicle crash can occur.

Corrective Action: Hyline has notified both of their customers, coast distribution and thule towing who will notify their owners. the recall began on june 18, 2007. owners should contact the company they purchased the kit.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-5h3m.k3fb.5sd6

NHTSA ID: 07E043000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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