Recall
Haulmark Trailer — 05V286000
NHTSA ID
05V286000
Make
Haulmark
Model
Trailer
Years Affected
2005
Recall Date
2005-06-20
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Units Affected
1,003
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
CERTAIN TANDEM AXLE ENCLOSED TRAILERS WITH A GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) OF 10,000 POUNDS AND UNDER, MAY HAVE DEFECTIVE BALL COUPLERS (MANUFACTURING DATE OF N0315) WHICH COULD FAIL IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.
Consequence
SHOULD THE COUPLER FAIL, THE TRAILER MAY DISCONNECT FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD INSPECT THE COUPLER TO SEE IF THE DATE CODE IS N0315. HAULMARK WILL ARRANGE FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE NECESSARY REPAIRS WITHOUT CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HAULMARK AT 1-866-393-6053.