2005–2006 Travis Aero-Lite & 2005–2006 Travis Classic + 4 more recall: trailer hitch
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain frameless, quarter-frame and end dump trailers, small outer bushings (left and right) on the coupler plate have cracked which allows the pin that attaches the draft arms to the coupler plate to slip out.
💥 The risk
The trailer could turn over while dumping or even become disconnected from the truck when driving. Serious injury or a fatality to the operator, bystanders or other motorists could occur.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will add an upper and a lower reinforcing plate and inspect for cracks free of charge. Travis is in the process of contacting customers by telephone immediately with explanation of the recall campaign. A written owner notification letter will follow. The recall began on january 3, 2006. Owners may contact travis at 800-535-4372.
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
- 06V010000
- Manufacturer
- TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 639
- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Owner phone
- 1-800-535-4372
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 3, 2006
- Built
- Jul 1, 2004 – Dec 22, 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.