Reese Shank – 11E027000

Defect Description For Recall

Cequent Is Recalling Certain Reese , P/N 54970, And Pro Series, P/N 63970, Branded Weight Distribution Shanks That Were Imported And Sold In The Aftermarket To Wholesale Distributors, Installers, Mail Order, And Other Customers. These Parts Were Sold Both Individually And As A Component In Certain Reese And Pro Series Weight Distributing Kits. Due To An Error In ProduCTIon, Some Of The Weight Distribution Shanks May Have An Incorrect Metallurgy.

Make Of Vehicle

REESE

Model Of Vehicle

SHANK

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

11E027000

Component Description

Equipment

Effect Of Defect

The Shank May Fracture During Installation Or Use, Potentially Causing A Crash.

Fix Defect

Cequent Will Notify Owners And Replace The Shank Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On June 30, 2011. Owners May Contact Cequent Customer Service At 1-877-208-2573.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Cequent Towing Products, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20100701

End Of Manufacture

20100808

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

6336

Date Owners Notified

20110630

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Cequent Performance Products, Inc.

Date Report Received

20110629

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard