NHTSA recall campaign
13V107000
ManufacturerHitch-Hiker Mfg., Inc.Reported2013-03-25Affected33 vehicles
What was wrong
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.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →