The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15E035000·Announced 2015-05-07

Curt Manufacturing Recalls U-Haul Power Tow Towing Starter Kits

Curt Manufacturing is recalling U-Haul Power Tow Towing Starter Kits because the ball mount tongue may break, potentially causing the trailer to disengage.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a component may break, leading to trailer disengagement and an increased risk of a crash, which aligns with the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Curt Manufacturing LLC is recalling certain U-Haul Power Tow Towing Starter Kits, part number TS1, manufactured between July 1, 2014, and January 31, 2015. The recall involves approximately 134,155 units.

The ball mount tongue in the affected products may break at the bend if the trailer being towed is loaded to the ball mount's maximum rating. If the ball mount tongue breaks, the trailer may disengage from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Curt will notify owners and will replace the ball mount assemblies free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2015. Owners may contact Curt customer service at 1-844-770-6145 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TRAILER HITCHES recall
Manufacturer
Curt Manufacturing LLC
Category
Vehicle — Towing Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
134,155

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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