Recall 07V-174: 2005–2007 Reliance Trailer Transfer Trailer Chassis

RELIANCE TRAILER COMPANY recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on Mar 22, 2007, covering about 508 vehicles.

NHTSA number
07V-174
Report date
Mar 22, 2007
Vehicles affected
508
Owners notified
Feb 14, 2007

The problem

On certain transfer trailer chassis, the drawbar hinge assemblies at the front of the turntable may have been incorrectly assembled or improperly tightened during assembly.

The risk

This situation may allow the bolt to back out of the tapered hinge, allowing the pin to work out of the hinge assembly, compromising the connection between the trailer drawbar and the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Inspection of the trailers and replacement and/or tightening of the bolt in the drawbar hinge assemblies will be performed. The recall began on february 14, 2007. Owners may contact reliance at 1-800-493-8560.

Notes

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerRELIANCE TRAILER COMPANY
ComponentTrailer Hitches
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number07V174000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Reliance Trailer Transfer Trailer Chassis2005, 2006, 2007All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 07V-174?

On certain transfer trailer chassis, the drawbar hinge assemblies at the front of the turntable may have been incorrectly assembled or improperly tightened during assembly.

How is recall 07V-174 fixed?

Inspection of the trailers and replacement and/or tightening of the bolt in the drawbar hinge assemblies will be performed. The recall began on february 14, 2007. Owners may contact reliance at 1-800-493-8560.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.