Bigfoot Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07V060000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V060000 by Bigfoot Industries, Inc.. Includes 80 affected units, HITCH TONGUE LOAD INSUFFICIENT, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain travel trailers, the hitch tongue load may be insufficient. when the trailer is towed in a dry condition, i.e., no water, liquid propane gas, battery, or cargo, in an empty state, the trailer may begin to sway.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a heavier structural section in the coupler area and an add-on kit to supplement the tongue load. the recall began on february 9, 2007. Owners may contact big foot at 1-250-546-2155.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V060000

Manufacturer: Bigfoot Industries, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2007-02-16T00:00:00

Subject: Hitch tongue load insufficient

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 80

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain travel trailers, the hitch tongue load may be insufficient. when the trailer is towed in a dry condition, i.e., no water, liquid propane gas, battery, or cargo, in an empty state, the trailer may begin to sway.

Consequence Summary: This may occur without warning and could lead to the loss of control of the tow vehicle/trailer combination, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a heavier structural section in the coupler area and an add-on kit to supplement the tongue load. the recall began on february 9, 2007. Owners may contact big foot at 1-250-546-2155.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-9pfn_uhq2~hixt

NHTSA ID: 07V060000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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