Trailer hitchesRecall 06V-056 · Eby vehicles
M H EBY, INC. recall 06V-056 covers 129 Eby vehicles for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on February 24, 2006.
Source: NHTSA recall 06V056000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN HORSE TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC BRAKES WHICH ARE BUILT WITH A BREAK-AWAY CONTROL UNIT. THESE UNITS ARE NOT WIRED CORRECTLY.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A SEPARATION OF THE TRUCK AND TRAILER, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REWIRE THE BREAK-AWAY CONTROL UNITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EBY AT 1-800-292-4752.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.