NHTSA Recall 08V344000: Trailer hitches
KNAPHEIDE MANUFACTURING COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 108 vehicles. It affects 25 models including the Chevrolet 2500.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V344000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | July 28, 2008 |
| Owner notification | August 15, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Knapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. There may be an insufficient weld attaching the hitch channel to the supporting structure.
Safety risk
This could result in bending of the hitch channel or the hitch could be pulled off the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Knapheide will offer two remedies to its customers: (1) for those customers who do not use the hitch, the hitch will be removed from the truck bed and replaced with an icc bumper; or (2) for those customers who need a hitch, a receiver hitch assembly will be added to the existing hitch assembly and all suspect weld joints will be re welded. The recall began on august 15, 2008. Owners may contact knapheide at 1-877-473-5763.
Notes
Customers may 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 08V344000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet 2500 | 2001 |
| Chevrolet 3500 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Chevrolet C4500 | 2006, 2007 |
| Chevrolet C5500 | 2007 |
| Chevrolet W5500 | 2007, 2008 |
| Dodge 3500 | 2002 |
| Dodge 5500 | 2008 |
| Dodge RAM 3500 | 2007, 2008 |
| Ford F-250 | 2006 |
| Ford F-350 | 2008 |
| Ford F-450 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Ford F-550 | 2007, 2008 |
| Ford F-650 | 2007 |
| Ford Lcf | 2006, 2007 |
| GMC 3500 | 1993, 2007 |
| GMC C5500 | 2006 |
| GMC W3500 | 2007 |
| GMC W4500 | 2007 |
| Knapheide Isuzu Frr | 2000, 2001 |
| Knapheide Isuzu Npr | 2003, 2004, 2007 |
| Knapheide Isuzu Npr HD | 2006 |
| Knapheide Isuzu Nqr | 2006 |
| Knapheide Mitsubishi FE145 | 2007 |
| Knapheide Mitsubishi FE180 | 2008 |
| Knapheide Nissan 1800HD | 2000, 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.