Recall 06V056000
Trailer Hitches — Eby · reported 24 Feb 2006 · 129 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN HORSE TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC BRAKES WHICH ARE BUILT WITH A BREAK-AWAY CONTROL UNIT. THESE UNITS ARE NOT WIRED CORRECTLY.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A SEPARATION OF THE TRUCK AND TRAILER, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REWIRE THE BREAK-AWAY CONTROL UNITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EBY AT 1-800-292-4752.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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