NHTSA recall 07E045000 · Equipment
Trailer hitches
Reported Jun 28, 20079,718 vehicles affectedTHULE TOWING SYSTEMS LLC
The defect
Certain aftermarket thule weight distribution system trailer hitch kits, p/nos. 70200, 70210, 70220, 70230, 70280, 70290, 70300, 70340, 70350, and replacement part kits including shank #1532-04, p/nos. 76600, 76580, and 76590, which bear the factory designation "ctc". 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
Thule will notify its owners and will provide replacement shanks free of charge. the recall began on june 19, 2007. owners can contact thule toll-free at 800-344-3112.