Safety Recall NHTSA · 10E034000 Reported August 10, 2010

Aftermarket receiver hitch

Curt Manufacturing Llc · N/A · 6,686 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10E034000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
6,686
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
August 10, 2010

Defect Summary

Curt mfg is recalling certain class 3 receiver hitches, p/n 13347, sold as aftermarket equipment for use on 1997-2007 chrysler town and country vans, 1996-2007 dodge caravans, and 1996-2004 plymouth voyager vans. when the hitch is loaded to the maximum rating, the hitch may fracture or break at the bend location where the main body of the hitch meets the hitch muffler strap.

Safety Consequence

If the area in question fractures or breaks, this could cause an unstable driving condition, possibly resulting in a crash.

Corrective Action

Curt mfg will notify owners of record and will replace the hitch free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. owners may contact curt mfg at 1-715-831-8713.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Curt Manufacturing Llc dealer and reference recall ID 10E034000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10E034000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10E034000?

NHTSA recall 10E034000 was issued by Curt Manufacturing Llc on August 10, 2010. It addresses: Aftermarket receiver hitch. The recall affects approximately 6,686 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Curt Manufacturing Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10E034000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.