NHTSA vehicle safety data
2005 Reliance Trailer Transfer Trailer Chassis Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2005 Reliance Trailer Transfer Trailer Chassis has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Reliance Trailer dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 Reliance Trailer Transfer Trailer Chassis. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA #07V174000Reported March 22, 2007 · RELIANCE TRAILER COMPANY
Potentially affected: 508 vehicles
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRANSFER TRAILER CHASSIS, THE DRAWBAR HINGE ASSEMBLIES AT THE FRONT OF THE TURNTABLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED OR IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY.
Safety consequence
THIS SITUATION MAY ALLOW THE BOLT TO BACK OUT OF THE TAPERED HINGE, ALLOWING THE PIN TO WORK OUT OF THE HINGE ASSEMBLY, COMPROMISING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TRAILER DRAWBAR AND THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
INSPECTION OF THE TRAILERS AND REPLACEMENT AND/OR TIGHTENING OF THE BOLT IN THE DRAWBAR HINGE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE PERFORMED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RELIANCE AT 1-800-493-8560.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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