Hitch-hiker Recall 13V107000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 13V107000 · announced March 25, 2013 · filed by Hitch-hiker Mfg., Inc. · 33 units affected

The problem

Hitch-Hiker Mfg., Inc. (Hitch Hiker) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 food concession trailers equipped with GKN brand axles. In the affected trailers, the axle may break allowing the arm, spindle, hub, wheel and tire to separate.

The risk

If the trailer is being towed and the axle breaks it may increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Hitch-Hiker will notify owners and replace the axles. The recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Hitch-Hiker at 1-330-542-3052.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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.