NHTSA recall 07E026000 · Equipment
Equipment
Reported Apr 18, 200749 vehicles affectedPIVIT HITCH, INC.Built Apr 25, 2005 – Oct 20, 2006
The defect
Certain aftermarket pivit hitch revolution or swing away tongues manufactured between april 25, 2005, and october 20, 2006, sold for use to tow boat trailers. the castings that hold the bolt and pin assembly for the swing away tongue at the front of the trailer may weaken and break or the bolts could come loose and or break.
The risk
There could be a loss of attachment from the tow vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
The remedy
Pivit hitch will notify owners and replace the swing away tongue with a newly configured product free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin during april 2007. owners can contact pivit hitch, inc. At 951-682-0485.