Safety Recall NHTSA · 09E050000 Reported August 10, 2009

Aftermarket receiver hitch

Q: What is recall 09E050000?

NHTSA recall 09E050000 was issued by Curt Manufacturing Llc on August 10, 2009. It addresses: Aftermarket receiver hitch. The recall affects approximately 110 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.

Curt Manufacturing Llc · N/A · 110 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

09E050000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Curt Manufacturing Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

110

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

August 10, 2009

Defect Summary

Curt is recalling certain class 1 receiver hitches, p/n 11500, manufactured between march 26, 2008 and march 12, 2009, sold as aftermarket equipment for use on model year 2008 through 2010 nissan infiniti ex35 vehicles. when the hitch is loaded to the maximum rating, the bumper structure of the vehicle may pull away from the vehicle frame.

Safety Consequence

A vehicle crash can occur should the towed vehicle separate from the towing vehicle while in operation.

Corrective Action

Curt mfg will notify owners and replace the hitches free of charge. the safety recall began on august 14, 2009. owners may contact curt mfg toll-free at 1-800-738-7213.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Curt Manufacturing Llc dealer and reference recall ID 09E050000 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 09E050000

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

What is recall 09E050000?

NHTSA recall 09E050000 was issued by Curt Manufacturing Llc on August 10, 2009. It addresses: Aftermarket receiver hitch. The recall affects approximately 110 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Curt Manufacturing Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09E050000 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.