2011 Hitch-hiker Food Concession Trailer Recalls

All 2011 Hitch-hiker Food Concession Trailer recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

March 25th, 2013
Recalled Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Recall Date
March 25th, 2013
Units Effected
33
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V107000
Manufacturer: Hitch-Hiker Mfg., Inc.
Date of Owner Notification: April 8th, 2013

Defect Summary:
Hitch-Hiker Mfg., Inc. (Hitch Hiker) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 food concession trailers equipped with GKN brand axles. In the affected trailers, the axle may break allowing the arm, spindle, hub, wheel and tire to separate.

Consequence Summary:
If the trailer is being towed and the axle breaks it may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Hitch-Hiker will notify owners and replace the axles. The recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Hitch-Hiker at 1-330-542-3052.

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.safercar.gov.

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