NHTSA Campaign Number
17E051000
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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.
What This Recall Page Shows
This page summarizes a single NHTSA recall campaign, including the defect description, safety consequence, and manufacturer's remedy. The affected vehicles listed below are the make/model/year combinations tracked in our database — this is not a VIN-specific result. To check whether your individual vehicle is covered by this recall, enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Click any vehicle below to view its full safety profile.
Affected Vehicles (6)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | MINI | Clubman |
| 2017 | MINI | Clubman |
| 2018 | MINI | Clubman |
| 2016 | MINI | Countryman |
| 2017 | MINI | Countryman |
| 2018 | MINI | Countryman |
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Affected Models
This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 17E051000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.