The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V107000·Announced 2013-03-25

Hitch-Hiker Recalls 2008-2011 Food Concession Trailers Due to Axle Breakage Risk

Hitch-Hiker is recalling 2008-2011 food concession trailers equipped with GKN axles that may break, increasing the risk of a crash while being towed.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle breakage) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects or significant injury/property-damage risks.

Plain-English summary

Hitch-Hiker Mfg., Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 food concession trailers equipped with GKN brand axles. The recall involves 33 units. 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. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HITCH-HIKER FOOD CONCESSION TRAILER
Brand
HITCH-HIKER
Manufacturer
Hitch-Hiker Mfg., Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
33

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • FOOD CONCESSION TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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