NHTSA recall 05E062000 · Equipment
Trailer hitches
Nissan Xterra
Reported Sep 30, 2005498 vehicles affectedVALLEY INDUSTRIESBuilt Mar 1, 2005 – Sep 16, 2005
The defect
Certain valley industries hitch-class III receiver trailer hitches p/n 82850 manufactured between march and september 2005 sold for use as replacement equipment for 2005 nissan xterra passenger vehicles. due to insufficient weld strength, under certain circumstances, the hitches may break while in use.
The risk
The trailer or item in tow may release partially or wholly from the motor vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Valley industries will notify its customers and replace the trailer hitches free of charge. the recall began on november 3, 2005. owners may contact valley industries at 209-368-8881.