CURT Manufacturing LLC (CURT) is recalling certain U-Haul Power Tow Towing Starter Kits, part number TS1, manufactured July 1, 2014, to January 31, 2015. The ball mount tongue in the affected products may break at the bend if the trailer being towed is loaded to the ball mount’s maximum rating.
If the ball mount tongue breaks, the trailer may disengage from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
CURT will notify owners and will replace the ball mount assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2015. Owners may contact CURT customer service at 1-844-770-6145.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.