Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V344000 Reported July 28, 2008

Bumper/hitch

Knapheide Manufacturing Company · N/A · 108 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V344000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Knapheide Manufacturing Company
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
108
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 28, 2008

Defect Summary

Knapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. there may be an insufficient weld attaching the hitch channel to the supporting structure.

Safety Consequence

This could result in bending of the hitch channel or the hitch could be pulled off the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Knapheide will offer two remedies to its customers: (1) for those customers who do not use the hitch, the hitch will be removed from the truck bed and replaced with an icc bumper; or (2) for those customers who need a hitch, a receiver hitch assembly will be added to the existing hitch assembly and all suspect weld joints will be re welded. the recall began on august 15, 2008. owners may contact knapheide at 1-877-473-5763.

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 Knapheide Manufacturing Company dealer and reference recall ID 08V344000 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 08V344000

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

What is recall 08V344000?

NHTSA recall 08V344000 was issued by Knapheide Manufacturing Company on July 28, 2008. It addresses: Bumper/hitch. The recall affects approximately 108 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Knapheide Manufacturing Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V344000 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.