NHTSA recall 07E043000 · Equipment
Trailer hitches
Reported Jun 28, 200711,730 vehicles affectedHYLINE INTERNATIONAL
The defect
Certain ctc weight distributing shanks sold by hyline international as part of a trailer hitch kit. due to a bad weld, the weight distribution shank can fail and cause the trailer being towed to become unhitched or unstable.
The risk
Should the trailer become unhitched or unstable, a vehicle crash can occur.
The remedy
Hyline has notified both of their customers, coast distribution and thule towing who will notify their owners. the recall began on june 18, 2007. owners should contact the company they purchased the kit.