NHTSA campaign 13V107000

Hitch-Hiker Mfg., Inc. recall 13V107000

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.

Reported 03/25/2013

What can happen

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

Repair

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.

Components

  • Suspension: Rear: Axle: Non-powered axle assembly

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.