NHTSA recall 06E033000 · Equipment
Trailer hitches
Reported Apr 20, 2006385 vehicles affectedCEQUENT TOWING PRODUCTS, INC.
The defect
Certain hidden hitch brand hitch receivers, p/n 64-6003, manufactured by cequent towing company and installed as original equipment in certain model year 2002-2003 gulfstream class a motor homes built on freightliner XC chassis. the affected hitches can experience a failure of the frame bracket at the cross tube.
The risk
This condition may lead to separation of the towed vehicle from the towing vehicle, which may result in a crash.
The remedy
Hidden hitch will notify owners and will replace the trailer hitch free of charge. the recall began on may 29, 2006. owners may contact hidden hitch at 1-800-529-5522.