What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2020551
- Recall date
- 12 November 2020
- Make
- Western Star, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Mack, Freightliner, International
- Models
- 4900, 379, T800, T370, 4700, T880, 367, Gu, 114sd, Hx, Business Class M2, Anthem, Hv, Granite, Mv, 348
- Model years
- 2003 to 2021
- Vehicle class
- Truck - Med. & H.D.
- System
- Structure
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 91
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain trucks, the welds that attach the trailer hitch may crack due to improper welding. As a result, the hitch could detach from the truck while towing a trailer. rnNote: This recall only affects certain trucks with trailer hitches installed by Commercial Truck Equipment. rn rnSafety Risk: rnA trailer that detaches from a truck could create a risk of a crash. rn rnCorrective Actions: rnCommercial Truck Equipment will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect the trailer hitch and repair or replace it, as necessary. You should stop using the trailer hitch until the inspection and repair have been completed.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2020551.