THULE TOWING SYSTEMS LLC: Safety Recalls in 2007

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by THULE TOWING SYSTEMS LLC in 2007. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

November 6, 2007

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

IMPROPER AXLE BRACKET INSTALLATION

ON CERTAIN GALVANIZED UTILITY TRAILERS, A BRACKET USED TO ATTACH THE AXLE TO THE TRAILER BODY WAS REVERSED DURING ASSEMBLY. THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE BRACKET MAY CAUSE THE AXLE TO DISENGAGE FROM THE TRAILER WHILE IN USE.

NHTSA ID: 07V523000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 73

Consequence Summary:

THE AXLE MAY RELEASE PARTIALLY OR WHOLLY FROM TRAILER AND MAY BEGIN TO VIBRATE OR WEAVE WHILE IN TOW INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL DISCONNECT THE IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED BRACKET AND RE-ASSEMBLE THE BRACKET IN A PROPER MANNER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THULE AT 1-888-451-9776.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 28, 2007

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION TRAILER HITCHES

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET THULE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM TRAILER HITCH KITS, P/NOS. 70200, 70210, 70220, 70230, 70280, 70290, 70300, 70340, 70350, AND REPLACEMENT PART KITS INCLUDING SHANK #1532-04, P/NOS. 76600, 76580, AND 76590, WHICH BEAR THE FACTORY DESIGNATION "CTC". DUE TO A BAD WELD, THE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION SHANK CAN FAIL AND CAUSE THE TRAILER BEING TOWED TO BECOME UNHITCHED OR UNSTABLE.

NHTSA ID: 07E045000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 9,718

Consequence Summary:

SHOULD THE TRAILER BECOME UNHITCHED OR UNSTABLE, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.

Corrective Action:

THULE WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT SHANKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT THULE TOLL-FREE AT 800-344-3112.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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