Certain Husky Weight Distribution Shanks Recall
Dear Husky Brank Trailer Hitch Owner
July 24, 2007
Notice has been sent to us in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. It has been decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Weight Distribution Shanks that were sold as part of Weight Distribution Kits, Weight Distribution Shank Kits or Weight Distribution Head and Shank Kits under "Husky" brand name. These recalled shanks bear our supplier's factory designation "CTC" and were sold by Coast to dealers between January 2006 and June 2007. The Weight Distribution shank which fits into the trailer hitch receiver of a tow vehicle, may break under certain towing conditions. If the shank breaks completely, vehicle crash without prior warning could occur. The "CTC" marking appears near the support bracket that is welded between the horizontal and vertical columns of the shank that fits into the trailer hitch receiver of the tow vehicle. The "CTC" marking on the shank is noted as CTC-XX-XX, where the XX-XX represent the month and year of manufacture. It is not necessary to disconnect the shank from the hitch to inspect for the CTC mark. We have been advised we can inspect the shank for this marking, or you may do so yourself if you prefer.
If your Husky brank shank bears the CTC marking, do not tow with the shank, but remove the shank immediately for return to your authorized Coast dealer. Your authorized Coast dealer will provide a new shank to you, if you wish, install the new shank, at no cost to you. If you choose to have the dealer install the replacement shank, this procedure should take approximately thirty minutes. If your Husky brank shank does not bear the CTC marking, the product is not part of the Recall and is safe for use in towing.
Federal law requires that any vehicle lesser receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of the notice to the vehicle lessee within ten days.
You may be entitled to reimbursement of the costs of a previous replacement of the recalled part. If you believe that you have paid for a previous replacement of this part related to this recall, please contact Coast at 877-544-4449.
You may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590 or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-429-9153) or go to http://www.safecar.gov, if you believe that Coast has failed or is unable to remedy your equipment without charge.
Coast regrets any inconenience this recall may cause you.