NHTSA recall 05V286000
Trailer hitches
Haulmark Trailer
Reported Jun 20, 20051,003 vehicles affectedHAULMARK INDUSTRIES INC.Built Feb 1, 2005 – Jun 10, 2005
The defect
Certain tandem axle enclosed trailers with a gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of 10,000 pounds and under, may have defective ball couplers (manufacturing date of n0315) which could fail in certain situations.
The risk
Should the coupler fail, the trailer may disconnect from the towing vehicle which could result in a crash.
The remedy
Owners should inspect the coupler to see if the date code IS n0315. haulmark will arrange for the completion of the necessary repairs without charge. the recall began on june 15, 2005. owners may contact haulmark at 1-866-393-6053.