CERTAIN HIDDEN HITCH BRAND HITCH RECEIVERS, P/N 64-6003, MANUFACTURED BY CEQUENT TOWING COMPANY AND INSTALLED
— Recall Campaign #06E033000
CERTAIN HIDDEN HITCH BRAND HITCH RECEIVERS, P/N 64-6003, MANUFACTURED BY CEQUENT TOWING COMPANY AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2003 GULFSTREAM CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER XC CHASSIS. THE AFFECTED HITCHES CAN EXPERIENCE A FAILURE OF THE FRAME BRACKET AT THE CROSS TUBE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 385 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
06E033000
| Manufacturer: | Cequent Performance Products, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 20, 2006 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 06E033000 |
| Units affected: | 385 |
- Description:
- CERTAIN HIDDEN HITCH BRAND HITCH RECEIVERS, P/N 64-6003, MANUFACTURED BY CEQUENT TOWING COMPANY AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2003 GULFSTREAM CLASS A MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER XC CHASSIS. THE AFFECTED HITCHES CAN EXPERIENCE A FAILURE OF THE FRAME BRACKET AT THE CROSS TUBE.
- Consequeces:
- THIS CONDITION MAY LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE TOWED VEHICLE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- HIDDEN HITCH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HIDDEN HITCH AT 1-800-529-5522.
- Notes:
- CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.