Defect Description For Recall
Certain Aftermarket Thule Weight Distribution System Trailer Hitch Kits, P/Nos. 70200, 70210, 70220, 70230, 70280, 70290, 70300, 70340, 70350, And Replacement Part Kits Including Shank #1532-04, P/Nos. 76600, 76580, And 76590, Which Bear The Factory Designation “CTC”. 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
THULE
Model Of Vehicle
VALLEY
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
07E045000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
Should The Trailer Become Unhitched Or Unstable, A Vehicle Crash Can Occur.
Fix Defect
Thule Will Notify Its Owners And Will Provide Replacement Shanks Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 19, 2007. Owners Can Contact Thule Toll-Free At 800-344-3112.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Thule Towing Systems Llc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
9718
Date Owners Notified
20070619
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Thule Towing Systems Llc
Date Report Received
20070628