The problem
Certain valley industries hitch-class iii receiver trailer hitches p/n 82850 manufactured between march and september 2005 sold for use as replacement equipment for 2005 nissan xterra passenger vehicles. Due to insufficient weld strength, under certain circumstances, the hitches may break while in use.
The risk
The trailer or item in tow may release partially or wholly from the motor vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Valley industries will notify its customers and replace the trailer hitches free of charge. The recall began on november 3, 2005. Owners may contact valley industries at 209-368-8881.
Contacts
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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Nissan dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 05E062000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.