Safety Recall NHTSA · 17E051000 Reported September 17, 2017

Trailer hitch may sag or detach from vehicle

Curt Manufacturing Llc · N/A · 166 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17E051000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Curt Manufacturing Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
166
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
September 17, 2017
Completion Rate
75.30

Defect Summary

Curt manufacturing llc (curt) is recalling certain class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 mini cooper clubman and countryman vehicles. the vehicles may have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. the recall began on october 20, 2017. owners may contact curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.

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 Curt Manufacturing Llc dealer and reference recall ID 17E051000 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 17E051000

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

What is recall 17E051000?

NHTSA recall 17E051000 was issued by Curt Manufacturing Llc on September 17, 2017. It addresses: Trailer hitch may sag or detach from vehicle. The recall affects approximately 166 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 17E051000 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.