Reese Elite Gooseball: Trailer hitches
Recall 18E110000 · Nov 29, 2018 · Horizon Global
621
units affected
621
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18E110000
- Date
- Nov 29, 2018
- Maker
- Horizon Global
- Units affected
- 621
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Trailer hitches
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Horizon Global (Horizon) is recalling certain Reese Elite Aftermarket Gooseball kits, both the Hi-Rise Ball kit, part number 19315, and the GM Kit, part number 30891, sold for aftermarket installation on Chevrolet and GMC trucks with the factory OEM underbed package. These parts are the connector used in a gooseneck hitch to connect the towing vehicle's underbed to a trailer. The load dynamics of the underbed in these vehicles may potentially result in the trailer separating from the gooseball.
What can happen
If the trailer separates from the gooseball and the trailer is not using safety chains, the trailer could separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Horizon will work with dealers to notify owners, and provide reimbursement for the parts purchased. The recall began January 10, 2019. Customers may contact Horizon customer service number at 1-877-973-7871.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Reese | Elite Gooseball | Not stated |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18E110000?
1 model: Reese Elite Gooseball (all years), about 621 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18E110000?
Horizon will work with dealers to notify owners, and provide reimbursement for the parts purchased. The recall began January 10, 2019. Customers may contact Horizon customer service number at 1-877-973-7871.
What can happen?
If the trailer separates from the gooseball and the trailer is not using safety chains, the trailer could separate from the vehicle, 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.