Little Guy Recall 04V351000: Trailer Hitches
NHTSA recall 04V351000 · announced July 16, 2004 · filed by The Little Trailer Company · 13 units affected
The problem
CERTAIN MINI TRAILERS HAVE INADEQUATE WELDS TO THE TONGUE AND FRAME ASSEMBLY. THIS COULD CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE TONGUE ASSEMBLY FROM THE FRAME.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE INSTABILITY AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRAILER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
What to do
LITTLE TRAILER WILL EXCHANGE THE TRAILER WITH A NEW TRAILER AND A NEWLY DESIGNED FRAME. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THE LITTLE TRAILER COMPANY AT 574-522-1112.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.