Curt Manufacturing Llc | NHTSA Recall #10E034000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10E034000 by Curt Manufacturing Llc. Includes 6,686 affected units, AFTERMARKET RECEIVER HITCH, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10E034000

Manufacturer: Curt Manufacturing Llc

Report Received Date: 2010-08-10T00:00:00

Subject: Aftermarket receiver hitch

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 6,686

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-8bur_2g6d.hf5k

NHTSA ID: 10E034000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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