Safety Recall NHTSA · 04E056000 Reported August 5, 2004

Cequent/trailer hitches

Q: What is recall 04E056000?

NHTSA recall 04E056000 was issued by Cequent Performance Products, Inc. on August 5, 2004. It addresses: Cequent/trailer hitches. The recall affects approximately 3,193 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Cequent Performance Products, Inc. · N/A · 3,193 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04E056000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Cequent Performance Products, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

3,193

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

August 5, 2004

Defect Summary

Cequent aftermarket hidden hitch brand trailer hitches manufactured between february 1, 2002, and march 16, 2004, for use exclusively on nissan my 2002-2004 frontier pick-up trucks. with continued use, load forces may cause the side bracket of the hitch to fatigue and eventually break, possibly allowing the towed unit to separate from the towing vehicle.

Safety Consequence

Should the towed vehicle separate from the towing vehicle, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in serious injury or possibly death.

Corrective Action

Cequent will notify its customers and replace the defective trailer hitches free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during august 2004. owners who take do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cequent at 734-656-3041.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Cequent Performance Products, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04E056000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 04E056000

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

What is recall 04E056000?

NHTSA recall 04E056000 was issued by Cequent Performance Products, Inc. on August 5, 2004. It addresses: Cequent/trailer hitches. The recall affects approximately 3,193 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cequent Performance Products, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04E056000 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.