Mini, Curt 2016–2018 Trailer Hitches recall

Recalled September 17, 2017 · NHTSA recall 17E051000 · Mini

Hazard

If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.

Units

166 units

Description

Curt Manufacturing LLC (Curt) is recalling certain Class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 Mini Cooper Clubman and Countryman vehicles. The vehicles may have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle.

What to do

Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.

Product

Mini CLASS1, 11451 HITCH · Mini CLUBMAN · Mini COUNTRYMAN

Manufacturer(s)

BMW of North America, LLC · Curt Manufacturing LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →