Defect Description For Recall
Curt Manufacturing Llc (Curt) Is Recalling Certain Class 1 Trailer Hitches, Part Number 11451, Sold For Installation On 2016-2018 Mini Cooper Clubman And Countryman Vehicles. The Vehicles May Have Inadequate Structure Points For The Trailer Hitch Mounting, Causing The Hitch To Sag Under To Certain Loads And Possibly Separate From The Vehicle.
Make Of Vehicle
CURT
Model Of Vehicle
CLASS1, 11451 HITCH
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
17E051000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
If The Trailer Hitch SAGS Or Separates From The Vehicle, There Would Be An Increased Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Curt Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Provide A Replacement Hitch, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 20, 2017. Owners May Contact Curt Customer Service At 1-800-798-0813.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Curt Manufacturing Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20160912
End Of Manufacture
20170727
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
166
Date Owners Notified
20171020
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Curt Manufacturing Llc
Date Report Received
20170917