2005–2007 Thule Utility Trailer recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain galvanized Utility trailers, a bracket used to attach the axle to the Trailer body was reversed during assembly. The improper installation of the bracket may cause the axle to disengage from the Trailer while in use.
💥 The risk
The axle may release partially or wholly from Trailer and may begin to vibrate or weave while in tow increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will disconnect the improperly assembled bracket and re-assemble the bracket in a proper manner free of charge. The recall began on november 14, 2007. Owners may contact thule at 1-888-451-9776.
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
- 07V523000
- Manufacturer
- THULE TOWING SYSTEMS LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 73
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-888-451-9776
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 14, 2007
- Built
- Sep 1, 2005 – Nov 1, 2007
- 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.