The problem
On certain transfer trailer chassis, the drawbar hinge assemblies at the front of the turntable may have been incorrectly assembled or improperly tightened during assembly.
The risk
This situation may allow the bolt to back out of the tapered hinge, allowing the pin to work out of the hinge assembly, compromising the connection between the trailer drawbar and the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Inspection of the trailers and replacement and/or tightening of the bolt in the drawbar hinge assemblies will be performed. The recall began on february 14, 2007. Owners may contact reliance at 1-800-493-8560.
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 Reliance Trailer dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 07V174000.
- 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.