2005–2006 Eby LB & 2005–2006 Eby LG recall: trailer hitch
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain horse trailers equipped with electric brakes which are built with a break-away control unit. These units are not wired correctly.
💥 The risk
In the event of a separation of the truck and trailer, the driver may experience a loss of brakes which could result in a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will rewire the break-away control units free of charge. The recall began on march 6, 2006. Owners may contact eby at 1-800-292-4752.
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
- 06V056000
- Manufacturer
- M H EBY, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 129
- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Owner phone
- 1-800-292-4752
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 6, 2006
- Built
- Dec 1, 2004 – Feb 28, 2006
- 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.