Recall 15E035000: Trailer Hitches
NHTSA recall 15E035000 · announced May 7, 2015 · U-haul Power Tow · 134,155 units affected
The problem
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 mountÂ’s maximum rating.
The risk
If the ball mount tongue breaks, the trailer may disengage from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
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.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.