NHTSA recall 09E050000 · Equipment
Equipment
Infiniti EX35
Reported Aug 10, 2009110 vehicles affectedCURT MFG. INC.Built Mar 26, 2006 – Mar 12, 2009
The defect
Curt IS recalling certain class 1 receiver hitches, p/n 11500, manufactured between march 26, 2008 and march 12, 2009, sold as aftermarket equipment for use on model year 2008 through 2010 nissan infiniti EX35 vehicles. when the hitch IS loaded to the maximum rating, the bumper structure of the vehicle may pull away from the vehicle frame.
The risk
A vehicle crash can occur should the towed vehicle separate from the towing vehicle while in operation.
The remedy
Curt mfg will notify owners and replace the hitches free of charge. the safety recall began on august 14, 2009. owners may contact curt mfg toll-free at 1-800-738-7213.