Vehicle recall 07V523000 · November 6, 2007
2005-2007 Thule Utility Trailer
On certain galvanized utility trailers, a bracket used to attach the axle to the trailer body was reversed during assembly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain galvanized utility trailers, a bracket used to attach the axle to the trailer body was reversed during assembly. The improper installation of the bracket may cause the axle to disengage from the trailer while in use.
- Consequence
- The axle may release partially or wholly from trailer and may begin to vibrate or weave while in tow increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will disconnect the improperly assembled bracket and re-assemble the bracket in a proper manner free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2007. Owners may contact thule at 1-888-451-9776.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V523000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 6, 2007
- Filed by
- THULE TOWING SYSTEMS LLC
- Owner notification
- November 14, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 73
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Thule Utility Trailer (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
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