NHTSA recall 15E035000 · Equipment
Trailer hitches
Reported May 7, 2015134,155 vehicles affectedCurt Manufacturing LLCBuilt Jul 1, 2014 – Jan 31, 2015
The defect
CURT Manufacturing LLC (CURT) is recalling certain U-Haul Power Tow Towing Starter Kits, part number TS1, manufactured July 1, 2014, to January 31, 2015. The ball mount tongue in the affected products may break at the bend if the trailer being towed is loaded to the ball mounts maximum rating.
The risk
If the ball mount tongue breaks, the trailer may disengage from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
CURT will notify owners and will replace the ball mount assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2015. Owners may contact CURT customer service at 1-844-770-6145.