Hitch-Hiker recall: Suspension
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the trailer is being towed and the axle breaks it may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Hitch-Hiker Food Concession Trailer 2008–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V107000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hitch-Hiker Mfg., Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 25, 2013
- Owners notified
- Apr 8, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 33
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
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.
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.