The problem
The weld on the receiver unit of the trailer hitch can break.
The risk
If the failure occurs, the trailer can separate from thetowing vehicle, and could result in a vehicle crash without warning.
The fix
REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH.
Contacts
System: trailer hitch.Equipment description: reese class ii trailer hitch, part no. 06070.Note: if your vehicle is presented to the dealer from whom you purchased theitem on an agreed service date and the remedy is not provided or the remedy does correct the safety-related defect or noncompliance, please contact reese products warranty department at 1-800-326-1090, ext. 203. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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 Dodge, Isuzu, Mitsubishi dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 93E023000.
- 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.