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Recall 08V-344: 2001 Chevrolet 2500, 2006–2008 Chevrolet 3500 and 23 more

KNAPHEIDE MANUFACTURING COMPANY recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on Jul 28, 2008, covering about 108 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-344
Report date
Jul 28, 2008
Vehicles affected
108
Owners notified
Aug 15, 2008

The problem

Knapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. There may be an insufficient weld attaching the hitch channel to the supporting structure.

The risk

This could result in bending of the hitch channel or the hitch could be pulled off the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Knapheide will offer two remedies to its customers: (1) for those customers who do not use the hitch, the hitch will be removed from the truck bed and replaced with an icc bumper; or (2) for those customers who need a hitch, a receiver hitch assembly will be added to the existing hitch assembly and all suspect weld joints will be re welded. The recall began on august 15, 2008. Owners may contact knapheide at 1-877-473-5763.

Notes

Customers may 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

ManufacturerKNAPHEIDE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
ComponentTrailer Hitches
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number08V344000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Chevrolet 25002001All years
Chevrolet 35002006, 2007, 2008All years
Chevrolet C45002006, 2007All years
Chevrolet C55002007All years
Chevrolet W55002007, 2008All years
Dodge 35002002All years
Dodge 55002008All years
Dodge RAM 35002007, 2008All years
Ford F-2502006All years
Ford F-3502008All years
Ford F-4502006, 2007, 2008All years
Ford F-5502007, 2008All years
Ford F-6502007All years
Ford LCF2006, 2007All years
GMC 35001993, 2007All years
GMC C55002006All years
GMC W35002007All years
GMC W45002007All years
Knapheide Isuzu FRR2000, 2001All years
Knapheide Isuzu NPR2003, 2004, 2007All years
Knapheide Isuzu NPR HD2006All years
Knapheide Isuzu NQR2006All years
Knapheide Mitsubishi FE1452007All years
Knapheide Mitsubishi FE1802008All years
Knapheide Nissan 1800HD2000, 2004All 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 08V-344?

Knapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. There may be an insufficient weld attaching the hitch channel to the supporting structure.

How is recall 08V-344 fixed?

Knapheide will offer two remedies to its customers: (1) for those customers who do not use the hitch, the hitch will be removed from the truck bed and replaced with an icc bumper; or (2) for those customers who need a hitch, a receiver hitch assembly will be added to the existing hitch assembly and all suspect weld joints will be re welded. The recall began on august 15, 2008. Owners may contact knapheide at 1-877-473-5763.

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.