Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Manufacturer
Curt Manufacturing LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a trailer hitch that's not properly secured, which could cause problems when towing a trailer.
Risk if Unfixed
If your trailer hitch fails, it could increase the risk of a car crash, which could put you and others in danger.
Free Fix
Curt will contact you and replace the hitch with a new one free of charge at a dealership. You don't have to pay a thing.
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Original — What Happened
Curt Manufacturing LLC (Curt) is recalling certain Class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 Mini Cooper Clubman and Countryman vehicles. The vehicles may have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.
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