Curt Manufacturing Llc | NHTSA Recall #17E051000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17E051000 by Curt Manufacturing Llc. Affecting class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 mini cooper clubman and countryman vehicles Includes 166 affected units, Trailer Hitch may Sag or Detach from Vehicle, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 mini cooper clubman and countryman vehicles

Defect Summary

Curt manufacturing llc (curt) is recalling certain class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 mini cooper clubman and countryman vehicles. the vehicles may have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. the recall began on october 20, 2017. owners may contact curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17E051000
Manufacturer: Curt Manufacturing Llc
Report Received Date: 2017-09-17T00:00:00
Subject: Trailer hitch may sag or detach from vehicle
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 166

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Curt manufacturing llc (curt) is recalling certain class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 mini cooper clubman and countryman vehicles. the vehicles may have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle.
Consequence Summary: If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. the recall began on october 20, 2017. owners may contact curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 75.3

Metadata

SID: row-77wr_fg43_yhpi
NHTSA ID: 17E051000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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