DRAW-TITE Pintle Hook; Reese Pintle Hook; U-HAUL Pintle Hook: Trailer hitches
Recall 20E065000 · Sep 9, 2020 · Horizon Global
15,274
units affected
15,274
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20E065000
- Date
- Sep 9, 2020
- Maker
- Horizon Global
- Units affected
- 15,274
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Trailer hitches
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Horizon Global (Horizon) is recalling certain U-Haul 4204, Draw-Tite 63010, 63011 and 63012 and Reese Towpower 6301142, 741161142, 74115, 7411542, 74116, 74117, and 7411742 Ball and Pintle Hook combination sold between November 2019 and August 2020. Due to an out of position pivot hole on the base component, there may be reduced engagement between the T-latch and the base, possibly preventing the upper moveable jaw from securely locking in the closed position.
What can happen
If the pintle hook comes unlocked, the towed vehicle may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Horizon will work with dealers and distributors to notify owners, and replace the affected pintle hooks, free of charge. The recall began November 3, 2020. Owners may contact Horizon customer service at 1-877-973-7871.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Draw-Tite | Pintle Hook | Not stated |
| Reese | Pintle Hook | Not stated |
| U-Haul | Pintle Hook | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20E065000?
3 models: Draw-Tite Pintle Hook (all years), Reese Pintle Hook (all years), U-Haul Pintle Hook (all years), about 15,274 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20E065000?
Horizon will work with dealers and distributors to notify owners, and replace the affected pintle hooks, free of charge. The recall began November 3, 2020. Owners may contact Horizon customer service at 1-877-973-7871.
What can happen?
If the pintle hook comes unlocked, the towed vehicle may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.