The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17E051000·Announced 2017-09-17

Curt Trailer Hitches Recalled for Mini Clubman and Countryman Models

Curt Manufacturing is recalling Class 1 trailer hitches for 2016-2018 Mini Clubman and Countryman vehicles because the mounting points may be inadequate, causing the hitch to sag or separate.

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 where the hitch may separate, creating an increased risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Curt Manufacturing LLC is recalling certain Class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 Mini Cooper Clubman and Countryman vehicles. The recall affects 166 units.

The defect involves inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting. This can cause the hitch to sag under certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle. If the hitch sags or separates, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MINI CLUBMAN, COUNTRYMAN
Brand
MINI
Manufacturer
Curt Manufacturing LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trailer Hitch
Hazard
Affected units
166

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 (2)

  • CLUBMAN
  • COUNTRYMAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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