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Recall 08V-344

KNAPHEIDE MANUFACTURING COMPANY recalled the 2001 Chevrolet 2500 and 17 other models: Trailer hitches.

At a glance

Campaign number
08V-344
Reported
July 28, 2008
Vehicles affected
108 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-[removed] (TTY: 1-[removed]); OR GO TO [link removed]

Affected vehicles