NHTSA Recall 02V133000: Trailer hitches
PEERLESS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 870 vehicles. It affects 1998–2000 Peerless Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V133000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | May 9, 2002 |
| Owner notification | June 4, 2002 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain trailers, cracks can develop in the channel supports of the king pin assembly.
Safety risk
If cracks form and are not detected, they can grow larger and eventually lead to fracture of the channel supports, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the channel style king pin assembly with an i-beam style king pin assembly. Owner notification began june 4, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peerless at 1-870-236-7753.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V133000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.