CTC 2983-06 – 07E043000

Defect Description For Recall

Certain CTC Weight Distributing Shanks Sold By Hyline International As Part Of A Trailer Hitch Kit. Due To A Bad Weld, The Weight Distribution Shank Can Fail And Cause The Trailer Being Towed To Become Unhitched Or Unstable.

Make Of Vehicle

CTC

Model Of Vehicle

2983-06

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

07E043000

Component Description

Trailer Hitches

Effect Of Defect

Should The Trailer Become Unhitched Or Unstable, A Vehicle Crash Can Occur.

Fix Defect

Hyline Has Notified Both Of Their Customers, Coast Distribution And Thule Towing Who Will Notify Their Owners. The Recall Began On June 18, 2007. Owners Should Contact The Company They Purchased The Kit.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Hyline International

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

11730

Date Owners Notified

20070618

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Hyline International

Date Report Received

20070628

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard