NHTSA Recall 13V107000
Filed by Hitch-Hiker Mfg., Inc.. Component: Suspension. Reported 2013-03-25. An estimated 33 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Hitch-Hiker Mfg., Inc. (Hitch Hiker) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 food concession trailers equipped with GKN brand axles. In the affected trailers, the axle may break allowing the arm, spindle, hub, wheel and tire to separate.
Risk
If the trailer is being towed and the axle breaks it may increase the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Hitch-Hiker will notify owners and replace the axles. The recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Hitch-Hiker at 1-330-542-3052.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.