Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V033000 Reported January 26, 2004

Harley murray/axle hanger

Q: What is recall 04V033000?

NHTSA recall 04V033000 was issued by Harley Murray Inc. on January 26, 2004. It addresses: Harley murray/axle hanger. The recall affects approximately 90 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.

Harley Murray Inc. · N/A · 90 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V033000

Manufacturer Campaign

AC-1

Manufacturer

Harley Murray Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 26, 2004

Defect Summary

On certain 16-tire lowbed trailers equipped with cast axle hangers, a crack could develop if the loaded trailers struck obstacles or road hazards with sufficient force.

Safety Consequence

The axle hanger could break increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will weld or replace the axle hanger. owner notification began on january 28, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact harley murray at 209-466-0266.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Harley Murray Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04V033000 or campaign AC-1.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 04V033000

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

What is recall 04V033000?

NHTSA recall 04V033000 was issued by Harley Murray Inc. on January 26, 2004. It addresses: Harley murray/axle hanger. The recall affects approximately 90 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Harley Murray Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V033000 or the manufacturer campaign number AC-1. 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.