Safety Recall NHTSA · 07E045000 Reported June 28, 2007

Weight distribution trailer hitches

Q: What is recall 07E045000?

NHTSA recall 07E045000 was issued by Thule Towing Systems Llc on June 28, 2007. It addresses: Weight distribution trailer hitches. The recall affects approximately 9,718 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.

Thule Towing Systems Llc · N/A · 9,718 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

07E045000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Thule Towing Systems Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

9,718

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

June 28, 2007

Defect Summary

Certain aftermarket thule weight distribution system trailer hitch kits, p/nos. 70200, 70210, 70220, 70230, 70280, 70290, 70300, 70340, 70350, and replacement part kits including shank #1532-04, p/nos. 76600, 76580, and 76590, which bear the factory designation "ctc". due to a bad weld, the weight distribution shank can fail and cause the trailer being towed to become unhitched or unstable.

Safety Consequence

Should the trailer become unhitched or unstable, a vehicle crash can occur.

Corrective Action

Thule will notify its owners and will provide replacement shanks free of charge. the recall began on june 19, 2007. owners can contact thule toll-free at 800-344-3112.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Thule Towing Systems Llc dealer and reference recall ID 07E045000 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 07E045000

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

What is recall 07E045000?

NHTSA recall 07E045000 was issued by Thule Towing Systems Llc on June 28, 2007. It addresses: Weight distribution trailer hitches. The recall affects approximately 9,718 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thule Towing Systems Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 07E045000 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.