Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm
Defect Summary
The welded wedge inside the coupler holds the ball clamp which assures that the ball clamp has a full grip on the towing ball which may not have been sufficiently weled or the wedge may have been omitted in production. consequence of defect: if this condition exists, it may result in the coupler coming off the ball and allow the trailer to break loose from the vehicle and cause an accident.
Corrective Action
Replace inventory at customer locations and repair or pay for repairs for coupler already installed.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Atwood Mobile Products or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 85E014000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 85E014000?
NHTSA recall 85E014000 was issued by Atwood Mobile Products on April 1, 1985. It addresses: Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm. The recall affects approximately 31,600 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Atwood Mobile Products dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 85E014000 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.