NHTSA Recall # | 83865 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 10E034000 |
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Manufacturer | CURT MFG. INC. |
Supplier | DODGE |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 2007 |
Component | EQUIPMENT |
Date of notification | 13/08/10 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 04/12/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 04/12/24 |
Type of recall | E |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 10/08/10 |
Report created | 10/08/10 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 6686 |
Defect summary | Curt mfg is recalling certain class 3 receiver hitches, p/n 13347, sold as aftermarket equipment for use on 1997-2007 chrysler town and country vans, 1996-2007 dodge caravans, and 1996-2004 plymouth voyager vans. When the hitch is loaded to the maximum rating, the hitch may fracture or break at the bend location where the main body of the hitch meets the hitch muffler strap. |
Consequence summary | If the area in question fractures or breaks, this could cause an unstable driving condition, possibly resulting in a crash. |
Corrective action | Curt mfg will notify owners of record and will replace the hitch free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. Owners may contact curt mfg at 1-715-831-8713. |
Recall notes | Owners 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 . |