Defect Description For Recall
Cequent Aftermarket Hidden Hitch Brand Trailer Hitches Manufactured Between February 1, 2002, And March 16, 2004, For Use Exclusively On Nissan My 2002-2004 Frontier Pick-Up Trucks. With Continued Use, Load Forces May Cause The Side Bracket Of The Hitch To Fatigue And Eventually Break, Possibly Allowing The Towed Unit To Separate From The Towing Vehicle.
Make Of Vehicle
HIDDEN HITCH
Model Of Vehicle
TRAILER HITCH
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
04E056000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
Should The Towed Vehicle Separate From The Towing Vehicle, A Vehicle Crash Could Occur, Possibly Resulting In Serious Injury Or Possibly Death.
Fix Defect
Cequent Will Notify Its Customers And Replace The DefeCTIve Trailer Hitches Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin During August 2004. Owners Who Take Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Cequent At 734-656-3041.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Cequent Towing Products, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20020201
End Of Manufacture
20040416
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
3193
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Cequent Performance Products, Inc.
Date Report Received
20040805