NHTSA Recall 05V286000: Trailer hitches
HAULMARK INDUSTRIES INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,003 vehicles. It affects 2005 Haulmark Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V286000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | June 20, 2005 |
| Owner notification | June 15, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain tandem axle enclosed trailers with a gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of 10,000 pounds and under, may have defective ball couplers (manufacturing date of n0315) which could fail in certain situations.
Safety risk
Should the coupler fail, the trailer may disconnect from the towing vehicle which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Owners should inspect the coupler to see if the date code is n0315. Haulmark will arrange for the completion of the necessary repairs without charge. The recall began on june 15, 2005. Owners may contact haulmark at 1-866-393-6053.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V286000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Haulmark Trailer | 2005 |
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.