Pro Series / Reese recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Cequent is recalling certain reese , p/n 54970, and pro series, p/n 63970, branded weight distribution shanks that were imported and sold in the aftermarket to wholesale distributors, installers, mail order, and other customers. These parts were sold both individually and as a component in certain reese and pro series weight distributing kits. Due to an error in production, some of the weight distribution shanks may have an incorrect metallurgy.
What could happen
The shank may fracture during installation or use, potentially causing a crash.
The fix
Cequent will notify owners and replace the shank free of charge. The safety recall began on june 30, 2011. Owners may contact cequent customer service at 1-877-208-2573.
Vehicles covered
- Pro Series Shank
- Reese Shank
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11E027000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Cequent Towing Products, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 29, 2011
- Owners notified
- Jun 30, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6,336
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 1, 2010 to Aug 8, 2010
- 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 .
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.