Safety Recall NHTSA · 00E021000 Reported April 19, 2000

Reese/trailer hitch ball mount

Reese Products, Inc · N/A · 5,800 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00E021000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
5,800
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
April 19, 2000

Defect Summary

Equipment description: incorrectly manufactured trailer hitch ball mount components, part nos. 65509, 67509, and 61009, and the ball mount itself, 58112, and manufactured between august 1, 1999, to april 14, 2000. these ball mounts can break without warning.

Safety Consequence

If the the ball mount breaks, the tongue of the trailer can fall to the ground, possibly causing a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers are being instructed to contact their customers to bring in their vehicles to have the trailer hitch replaced free of charge. purchasers of these aftermarket trailers hitches should contact their dealer or reese products at 1-800-758-0869, to register with the manufacturer for the recall.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Reese Products, Inc dealer and reference recall ID 00E021000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00E021000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00E021000?

NHTSA recall 00E021000 was issued by Reese Products, Inc on April 19, 2000. It addresses: Reese/trailer hitch ball mount. The recall affects approximately 5,800 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Reese Products, Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00E021000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.