Oliver Travel Trailers Legacy Elite II: Trailer hitches

Date

May 9, 2024

Filed by

Oliver Travel Trailers, INC.

Vehicles

Oliver Travel Trailers Legacy Elite II (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)

Component

Trailer Hitches

Description of the defect

Oliver Travel Trailers, INC. (OTT) is recalling certain 2009-2024 Elite II trailers. The towing coupler may be under rated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the trailer.

Potentially affected

1304

What can happen

An underrated towing coupler can break, allowing the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the towing coupler, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2024. Owners may contact OTT customer service at 1-888-526-3978.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

June 13, 2024

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Coupler · 7000LB Bulldog Hitch (Coupler) 2" Ball · 3072 (3B4H / 18-422)

Recall number

24V322000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.