2005 Haulmark Trailer recall: trailer hitch
⚠️ What's wrong
Certain tandem axle enclosed trailers with a gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of 10,000 pounds and under, may have defective ball couplers (manufacturing date of N0315) which could fail in certain situations.
💥 The risk
Should the coupler fail, the Trailer may disconnect from the towing vehicle which could result in a crash.
🔧 The fix
Owners should inspect the coupler to see if the date code is N0315. Haulmark will arrange for the completion of the necessary repairs without charge. The recall began on june 15, 2005. Owners may contact haulmark at 1-866-393-6053.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V286000
- Manufacturer
- HAULMARK INDUSTRIES INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,003
- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Owner phone
- 1-866-393-6053
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 15, 2005
- Built
- Feb 1, 2005 – Jun 10, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Customers 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.