Chrysler / Curt / Dodge and more recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Curt mfg is recalling certain class 3 receiver hitches, p/n 13347, sold as aftermarket equipment for use on 1997-2007 chrysler town and country vans, 1996-2007 dodge caravans, and 1996-2004 plymouth voyager vans. When the hitch is loaded to the maximum rating, the hitch may fracture or break at the bend location where the main body of the hitch meets the hitch muffler strap.
What could happen
If the area in question fractures or breaks, this could cause an unstable driving condition, possibly resulting in a crash.
The fix
Curt mfg will notify owners of record and will replace the hitch free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. Owners may contact curt mfg at 1-715-831-8713.
Vehicles covered
- Chrysler Town And Country 1997–2007
- Chrysler Voyager 2001–2004
- Curt Class 3
- Dodge Caravan 1996–2007
- Plymouth Voyager 1996–2000
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10E034000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Curt Mfg. Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 10, 2010
- Owners notified
- Aug 13, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6,686
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment
Notes
Owners 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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Dodge / Jeep recall: Exterior lighting Feb 8, 2018
- Braun / Dodge recall: Suspension Apr 23, 2010
- Braun / Dodge recall: Fuel system, gasoline Apr 13, 2010
- Chrysler / Dodge recall: Air bags Jan 11, 2010
- Chrysler recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Sep 1, 2026
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Back over prevention Aug 13, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.