NHTSA Recall 07V174000: Trailer hitches
RELIANCE TRAILER COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 508 vehicles. It affects 2005–2007 Reliance Trailer Transfer Trailer Chassis.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V174000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | March 22, 2007 |
| Owner notification | February 14, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain transfer trailer chassis, the drawbar hinge assemblies at the front of the turntable may have been incorrectly assembled or improperly tightened during assembly.
Safety risk
This situation may allow the bolt to back out of the tapered hinge, allowing the pin to work out of the hinge assembly, compromising the connection between the trailer drawbar and the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Inspection of the trailers and replacement and/or tightening of the bolt in the drawbar hinge assemblies will be performed. The recall began on february 14, 2007. Owners may contact reliance at 1-800-493-8560.
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 07V174000
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.