Safety Recall NHTSA · 97E014000 Reported May 22, 1997

Draw-tite/hitch fracture

Q: What is recall 97E014000?

NHTSA recall 97E014000 was issued by Draw-tite, Inc. on May 22, 1997. It addresses: Draw-tite/hitch fracture. The recall affects approximately 1,652 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.

Draw-tite, Inc. · N/A · 1,652 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

97E014000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Draw-tite, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,652

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

May 22, 1997

Defect Summary

Equipment description: cast head trunnion weight-distributing hitches. the cast head can fracture, causing the ball platform to break away.

Safety Consequence

If this occurs, a trailer under tow can separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace these head assemblies.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Draw-tite, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 97E014000 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 97E014000

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

What is recall 97E014000?

NHTSA recall 97E014000 was issued by Draw-tite, Inc. on May 22, 1997. It addresses: Draw-tite/hitch fracture. The recall affects approximately 1,652 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Draw-tite, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 97E014000 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.