Thule Towing Systems Llc | NHTSA Recall #07E045000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07E045000 by Thule Towing Systems Llc. Includes 9,718 affected units, WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION TRAILER HITCHES, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain aftermarket thule weight distribution system trailer hitch kits, p/nos. 70200, 70210, 70220, 70230, 70280, 70290, 70300, 70340, 70350, and replacement part kits including shank #1532-04, p/nos. 76600, 76580, and 76590, which bear the factory designation "ctc". due to a bad weld, the weight distribution shank can fail and cause the trailer being towed to become unhitched or unstable.

Corrective Action

Thule will notify its owners and will provide replacement shanks free of charge. the recall began on june 19, 2007. owners can contact thule toll-free at 800-344-3112.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07E045000

Manufacturer: Thule Towing Systems Llc

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

Subject: Weight distribution trailer hitches

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 9,718

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain aftermarket thule weight distribution system trailer hitch kits, p/nos. 70200, 70210, 70220, 70230, 70280, 70290, 70300, 70340, 70350, and replacement part kits including shank #1532-04, p/nos. 76600, 76580, and 76590, which bear the factory designation "ctc". 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: Thule will notify its owners and will provide replacement shanks free of charge. the recall began on june 19, 2007. owners can contact thule toll-free at 800-344-3112.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-tsxu~62w7-fchi

NHTSA ID: 07E045000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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