Safety Recall NHTSA · 05E023000 Reported March 21, 2005

Separation of hitch from tow load

Q: What is recall 05E023000?

NHTSA recall 05E023000 was issued by Cequent Towing Products on March 21, 2005. It addresses: Separation of hitch from tow load. The recall affects approximately 358 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 Towing Products · N/A · 358 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05E023000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Cequent Towing Products

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

358

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

March 21, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain hidden hitch brand hitch receivers manufactured by cequent between december 2003 and december 2004, p/n 64-6215, and installed exclusively on 2004 gulfstream endura class c motorhomes. the hardware may become loose, allowing the hitch and towed unit to separate from the towing vehicle.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Hidden hitch will notify the affected gulfstream customers and replace the hitch hardware free of charge. the recall began on march 17, 2005. owners may contact hidden hitch at 1-800-529-5522 extension 477.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Cequent Towing Products dealer and reference recall ID 05E023000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
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 05E023000

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

What is recall 05E023000?

NHTSA recall 05E023000 was issued by Cequent Towing Products on March 21, 2005. It addresses: Separation of hitch from tow load. The recall affects approximately 358 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cequent Towing Products dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05E023000 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.