NHTSA Campaign #08V344000 TRAILER HITCHES

JULY 28
2008

108 vehicles recalled

2007 FORD F-550 -- Knapheide is recalling 108 MY 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. There may be an insufficient weld attaching the hitch channel to the supporting structure.

This could result in bending of the hitch channel or the hitch could be pulled off the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Knapheide will offer two remedies to its customers: (1) for those customers who do not use the hitch, the hitch will be removed from the truck bed and replaced with an icc bumper; or (2) for those customers who need a hitch, a receiver hitch assembly will be added to the existing hitch assembly and all suspect weld joints will be re welded. The recall began on August 15, 2008. Owners may contact knapheide at 1-877-473-5763. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08V344000 »

NHTSA Campaign #07E066000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

AUGUST 28
2007

175 vehicles recalled

2007 FORD F550 -- Certain cequent 90 degree 7-way right angle adaptors sold by distributors in tow packages for aftermarket sales to tow 5th wheel rv travel trailers. Due to incorrect wiring of the harness, the trailer lights may not operate properly.

If the trailer lights are not working properly, a vehicle crash can occur.

All of the defective tow packages are still at the distributor level and have not been sold to any consumers. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E066000 »