Draw-Tite / Reese / U-Haul recall: Trailer hitches
What is wrong
Horizon Global (Horizon) is recalling certain U-Haul 4204, Draw-Tite 63010, 63011 and 63012 and Reese Towpower 6301142, 741161142, 74115, 7411542, 74116, 74117, and 7411742 Ball and Pintle Hook combination sold between November 2019 and August 2020. Due to an out of position pivot hole on the base component, there may be reduced engagement between the T-latch and the base, possibly preventing the upper moveable jaw from securely locking in the closed position.
What could happen
If the pintle hook comes unlocked, the towed vehicle may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Horizon will work with dealers and distributors to notify owners, and replace the affected pintle hooks, free of charge. The recall began November 3, 2020. Owners may contact Horizon customer service at 1-877-973-7871.
Vehicles covered
- Draw-Tite Pintle Hook
- Reese Pintle Hook
- U-Haul Pintle Hook
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20E065000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Horizon Global
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 9, 2020
- Owners notified
- Nov 3, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 15,274
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Trailer hitches
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.