Recall 07V170000
Trailer Hitches — Extreme Rv · reported 11 Apr 2007 · 411 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS, THE CASTINGS HOLDING THE BOLTS ON THE HITCH ASSEMBLY FOR THE SWING-AWAY TONGUE MAY BREAK.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE THE TRAILER COUPLER TO DETACH FROM THE TRAILER WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN UPGRADED 'STAINLESS STEEL 4 PLATE ENHANCEMENT ASSEMBLY' FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 26, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EXTREME AT 1-800-405-9875.
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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