Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Manufacturer
Curt Manufacturing LLC
What Happened
The trailer hitch on your Mini Cooper Clubman or Countryman is a metal bracket that attaches your trailer to your vehicle. However, some of these hitches were installed with weak points that could make them sag or break under heavy loads.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hitch sags or breaks off while you're towing a trailer, you could lose control of the trailer and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Curt will notify you, and your authorized Mini dealer will replace the hitch with a stronger one, free of charge. You'll get a brand new hitch to ensure your safety on the road.
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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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