The problem
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.
The risk
Should the coupler fail, the trailer may disconnect from the towing vehicle which could result in a crash.
The fix
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.
Contacts
Customers may also 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 Haulmark dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 05V286000.
- 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.