Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 13V-107 · 2008–2011 Hitchhiker Food Concession Trailer

Hitch-Hiker Mfg., Inc. recall 13V-107 covers 33 2008–2011 Hitchhiker Food Concession Trailer for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 25, 2013.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected331 model

ReportedMar 25, 2013Owners notified Apr 8, 2013

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 13V107000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

If the trailer is being towed and the axle breaks it may increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Hitchhiker Food Concession Trailer2008, 2009, 2010, 2011