Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V286000 Reported June 20, 2005

Trailer hitch ball couplers

Q: What is recall 05V286000?

NHTSA recall 05V286000 was issued by Haulmark Industries, Inc. on June 20, 2005. It addresses: Trailer hitch ball couplers. The recall affects approximately 1,003 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.

Haulmark Industries, Inc. · N/A · 1,003 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05V286000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Haulmark Industries, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,003

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 20, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain tandem axle enclosed trailers with a gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of 10,000 pounds and under, may have defective ball couplers (manufacturing date of n0315) which could fail in certain situations.

Safety Consequence

Should the coupler fail, the trailer may disconnect from the towing vehicle which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action

Owners should inspect the coupler to see if the date code is n0315. haulmark will arrange for the completion of the necessary repairs without charge. the recall began on june 15, 2005. owners may contact haulmark at 1-866-393-6053.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Haulmark Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05V286000 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 05V286000

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

What is recall 05V286000?

NHTSA recall 05V286000 was issued by Haulmark Industries, Inc. on June 20, 2005. It addresses: Trailer hitch ball couplers. The recall affects approximately 1,003 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Haulmark Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V286000 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.