HITCHHIKER FOOD CONCESSION TRAILER 2009: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V107000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HITCHHIKER | FOOD CONCESSION TRAILER | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-04-08 | 2013-03-25 | 2013-03-25 |
Manufacturers Involved: Hitch-Hiker Mfg., Inc.
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 33
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
