Recall 07V174000 — TRAILER HITCHES Defect in 2005-2007 RELIANCE TRAILER TRANSFER TRAILER CHASSIS
RECALL This recall affects up to 508 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 07V174000 |
| Manufacturer | RELIANCE TRAILER COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 508 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRANSFER TRAILER CHASSIS, THE DRAWBAR HINGE ASSEMBLIES AT THE FRONT OF THE TURNTABLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED OR IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY.
Safety Consequence
THIS SITUATION MAY ALLOW THE BOLT TO BACK OUT OF THE TAPERED HINGE, ALLOWING THE PIN TO WORK OUT OF THE HINGE ASSEMBLY, COMPROMISING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TRAILER DRAWBAR AND THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
INSPECTION OF THE TRAILERS AND REPLACEMENT AND/OR TIGHTENING OF THE BOLT IN THE DRAWBAR HINGE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE PERFORMED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RELIANCE AT 1-800-493-8560.
Related Recalls for RELIANCE TRAILER
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02V037001 | 1999 RELIANCE TRAILER STURDYWELD | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 15 | |
| 99V153000 | 1999 RELIANCE TRAILER FLATBED TRAILER | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 26 | |
| 02V139005 | 2000 RELIANCE TRAILER TRAILER | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE | 47 | |
| 02V210003 | 2001 RELIANCE TRAILER TRAILER | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE | 812 |