Large Recall NHTSA · 15E035000 Reported May 7, 2015

Trailer hitch ball mount assembly may fracture

Q: What is recall 15E035000?

NHTSA recall 15E035000 was issued by Curt Manufacturing Llc on May 7, 2015. It addresses: Trailer hitch ball mount assembly may fracture. The recall affects approximately 134,155 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 · 134,155 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

15E035000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Curt Manufacturing Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

134,155

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

May 7, 2015

Completion Rate

16.50

Defect Summary

Curt manufacturing llc (curt) is recalling certain u-haul power tow towing starter kits, part number ts1, manufactured july 1, 2014, to january 31, 2015. the ball mount tongue in the affected products may break at the bend if the trailer being towed is loaded to the ball mounts maximum rating.

Safety Consequence

If the ball mount tongue breaks, the trailer may disengage from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Curt will notify owners and will replace the ball mount assemblies, free of charge. the recall began on june 18, 2015. owners may contact curt customer service at 1-844-770-6145.

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 15E035000 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 15E035000

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

What is recall 15E035000?

NHTSA recall 15E035000 was issued by Curt Manufacturing Llc on May 7, 2015. It addresses: Trailer hitch ball mount assembly may fracture. The recall affects approximately 134,155 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 15E035000 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.