9999 THULE VALLEY Recall

Campaign:

07E045000 on 06/27/2007

Component:

Trailer hitches

Affected:

9,718

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

Should the trailer become unhitched or unstable, a vehicle crash can occur.

Correction:

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.

Notes:

Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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