Safety Recall NHTSA · 96V063000 Reported April 16, 1996

Load rite/equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches

Q: What is recall 96V063000?

NHTSA recall 96V063000 was issued by Load Rite Trailers, Inc. on April 16, 1996. It addresses: Load rite/equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches. The recall affects approximately 752 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.

Load Rite Trailers, Inc. · N/A · 752 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

96V063000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Load Rite Trailers, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

752

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 16, 1996

Defect Summary

The spindle of the axle can tear off the top of the axle tube.

Safety Consequence

When the spindle falls off, the trailer falls to the road and the wheel could go into traffic.

Corrective Action

Owners will be sent repair kits and installation instructions for reinforcing the spindle attachment to the axle tube.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Load Rite Trailers, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 96V063000 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 96V063000

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

What is recall 96V063000?

NHTSA recall 96V063000 was issued by Load Rite Trailers, Inc. on April 16, 1996. It addresses: Load rite/equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches. The recall affects approximately 752 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Load Rite Trailers, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 96V063000 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.