NHTSA recall 05E062000
Trailer Hitches · VALLEY INDUSTRIES
Details
What's wrong: Certain valley industries hitch-class III receiver trailer hitches p/n 82850 manufactured between March and September 2005 sold for use as replacement equipment for 2005 Nissan xterra passenger vehicles. Due to insufficient weld strength, under certain circumstances, the hitches may break while in use.
Why it matters: The trailer or item in tow may release partially or wholly from the motor vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix: Valley industries will notify its customers and replace the trailer hitches free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2005.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
year not stated Hitch-Class Iii Receiver 82850, 2005 Nissan Xterra.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 05E062000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.