Safety Recall NHTSA · 07E046000 Reported July 3, 2007

Trailer brake control connection harness

Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. · N/A · 3,500 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
07E046000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
3,500
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
July 3, 2007

Defect Summary

Certain hopkins aftermarket trailer brake control connection harnesses sold for use on certain models of nissan vehicles which are listed above. the internal part numbers within hopkins are: 1010476025, 1040376025, 1110476025, 1170376025, 1290376025, 1010476035, 1040376035, 1110476035, 1170376035, and 1290376035. a wire may have been placed in an incorrect position in the electrical connector housing. This results in an incorrect routing of wires between the trailer brake controller and the towing vehicle wiring system.

Safety Consequence

This harness would result in power from the trailer brake controller going to the towing vehicle dash light circuit rather than the trailer brakes. this result would be the lack of trailer braking when the towing vehicle brakes were applied. it would also result in the towing vehicles dash lights being activated when the vehicle brakes were applied. the failure of the application of the trailer brake could result in reduced ability to stop and contribute to a possible crash.

Corrective Action

Hopkins will notify owners and replace the original harness with a revised harness free of charge. the recall began august 17, 2007. owners can contact hopkins at 800-835-0129.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 07E046000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 07E046000

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

What is recall 07E046000?

NHTSA recall 07E046000 was issued by Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. on July 3, 2007. It addresses: Trailer brake control connection harness. The recall affects approximately 3,500 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 07E046000 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.