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NHTSARecalled Mar 25, 2013 · #13V107000

Trailer Axle may Fail

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. If the trailer is being towed and the axle breaks it may increase the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Trailer Axle may Fail
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Hitch-Hiker Mfg., Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice