Safety Recall NHTSA · 91E012000 Reported April 12, 1991

Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm

Carrol Smith Consulting · N/A · 37 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
91E012000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
37
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
April 12, 1991

Safety Consequence

Hitch tow bar could separate from the vertical mountingplate, resulting in tow bar attachment failure and separation of trailer fromtow vehicle without warning.

Corrective Action

A component will be supplied to customer to be attached to the vehicle towing loop, to eliminate cyclic stress in the vertical load plate. Units found with existing fatigue fractures will be replaced with modified hitches.

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 Carrol Smith Consulting dealer and reference recall ID 91E012000 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 91E012000

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

What is recall 91E012000?

NHTSA recall 91E012000 was issued by Carrol Smith Consulting on April 12, 1991. It addresses: Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm. The recall affects approximately 37 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Carrol Smith Consulting dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 91E012000 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.