Recall 13V107000: Hitch-Hiker Mfg., Inc.

Report received

Mar 25, 2013

Manufacturer

Hitch-Hiker Mfg., Inc.

Potentially affected

33vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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.