Safety Recall NHTSA · 05E039000 Reported May 31, 2005

Tongue separation

Q: What is recall 05E039000?

NHTSA recall 05E039000 was issued by Hillsboro Industries on May 31, 2005. It addresses: Tongue separation. The recall affects approximately 3 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.

Hillsboro Industries · N/A · 3 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05E039000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Hillsboro Industries

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

May 31, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain hillsboro endura cargo haulers. cracks may initiate in the tongue channel at the weld to the front body wall. the cracks can propergate resulting in separation of the coupler assembly from the trailer.

Safety Consequence

Trailer separation can lead to a vehicle crash possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action

Hillsboro will notify its customers and provide a remedy free of charge. owners may contact hillsboro at 316-947-3127.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Hillsboro Industries dealer and reference recall ID 05E039000 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 05E039000

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

What is recall 05E039000?

NHTSA recall 05E039000 was issued by Hillsboro Industries on May 31, 2005. It addresses: Tongue separation. The recall affects approximately 3 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hillsboro Industries dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05E039000 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.