The problem
On certain travel trailers, the hitch tongue load may be insufficient. When the trailer is towed in a dry condition, i.E., No water, liquid propane gas, battery, or cargo, in an empty state, the trailer may begin to sway.
The risk
This may occur without warning and could lead to the loss of control of the tow vehicle/trailer combination, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a heavier structural section in the coupler area and an add-on kit to supplement the tongue load. The recall began on february 9, 2007. Owners may contact big foot at 1-250-546-2155.
Contacts
Bigfoot industries is out of business. 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 Bigfoot dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 07V060000.
- 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.