NHTSA Recall 04V351000: Trailer hitches

THE LITTLE TRAILER COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on July 16, 2004, covering an estimated 13 vehicles. It affects 2004 Little Guy Rascal.

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

NHTSA campaign	04V351000
Component	TRAILER HITCHES
Report received	July 16, 2004
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

Certain MINI trailers have inadequate welds to the tongue and frame assembly. This could cause separation of the tongue assembly from the frame.

Safety risk

This condition could cause instability and possible loss of control of the trailer, which could result in a crash.

Remedy

Little trailer will exchange the trailer with a new trailer and a newly designed frame. The recall is expected to begin during august 2004. Owners should contact the little trailer company at 574-522-1112.

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 04V351000

Make and model	Model years
Little Guy Rascal	2004

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.