9999 CURT CLASS1, 11451 HITCH Recall

Campaign:: 17E051000 on 09/18/2017
Component:: Trailer hitches
Manufactured:: 09/11/2016 - 07/26/2017
Affected:: 166
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.