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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V344📅 Jul 29, 2008

2006–2008 Chevrolet 3500 & 2006–2008 Ford F-450 + 23 more recall: trailer hitch

⚠️ What's wrong

Knapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. There may be an insufficient weld attaching the hitch channel to the supporting structure.

💥 The risk

This could result in bending of the hitch channel or the hitch could be pulled off the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Knapheide will offer two remedies to its customers: (1) for those customers who do not use the hitch, the hitch will be removed from the truck bed and replaced with an icc bumper; or (2) for those customers who need a hitch, a receiver hitch assembly will be added to the existing hitch assembly and all suspect weld joints will be re welded. The recall began on august 15, 2008. Owners may contact knapheide at 1-877-473-5763.

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
08V344000
Manufacturer
KNAPHEIDE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Vehicles affected
108
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Owner phone
1-877-473-5763
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 15, 2008
Built
Oct 23, 2006 – Jul 15, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may 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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V344 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V344?

2006–2008 Chevrolet 3500 & 2006–2008 Ford F-450 + 23 more. 108 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chevrolet dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-473-5763.