The problem
On certain flatbed trailers equipped with a 2 5/16" adjustable tongue coupler built by atwood (part no. 81906, The coupler can fail and break, causing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle while being pulled on the open highway.
The risk
Separation of the towed vehicle could lead to property damage, personal injury, or death.
The fix
Prohauler will inspect or cause to be inspected and will replace or cause to be replaced all defetive tongue couplers, specifically all atwood couplers part no. 81906. The recall began on april 19, 2007. Owners may contact prohauler at 1-803-548-4348.
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 Prohauler Trailer dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 07V214000.
- 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.