MINI Clubman recall: Trailer Hitches
Official safety recall 17E051000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| MINI Countryman | 2016 | United States |
| MINI Countryman | 2017 | United States |
| MINI Countryman | 2018 | United States |
| MINI Clubman | 2016 | United States |
| MINI Clubman | 2017 | United States |
| MINI Clubman | 2018 | United States |
The problem
Curt Manufacturing LLC (Curt) is recalling certain Class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 Mini Cooper Clubman and Countryman vehicles. The vehicles may have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle.
If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The official remedy
Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.