Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V107000 Reported March 25, 2013

Trailer axle may fail

Q: What is recall 13V107000?

NHTSA recall 13V107000 was issued by Hitch-hiker Mfg., Inc. on March 25, 2013. It addresses: Trailer axle may fail. The recall affects approximately 33 vehicles , with the defect involving the Suspension 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.

Hitch-hiker Mfg., Inc. · Suspension · 33 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13V107000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Hitch-hiker Mfg., Inc.

Component

Suspension

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 25, 2013

Defect Summary

Hitch-hiker mfg., inc. (hitch hiker) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 food concession trailers equipped with gkn brand axles. in the affected trailers, the axle may break allowing the arm, spindle, hub, wheel and tire to separate.

Safety Consequence

If the trailer is being towed and the axle breaks it may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Hitch-hiker will notify owners and replace the axles. the recall began during april 2013. Owners may contact hitch-hiker at 1-330-542-3052.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Hitch-hiker Mfg., Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 13V107000 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 13V107000

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

What is recall 13V107000?

NHTSA recall 13V107000 was issued by Hitch-hiker Mfg., Inc. on March 25, 2013. It addresses: Trailer axle may fail. The recall affects approximately 33 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hitch-hiker Mfg., Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V107000 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.