Vehicle recall 13V107000 · March 25, 2013

2008-2011 Hitch-Hiker Food Concession Trailer

In the affected trailers, the axle may break allowing the arm, spindle, hub, wheel and tire to separate.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Hitch-Hiker Mfg., Inc. (Hitch Hiker) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 food concession trailers equipped with GKN brand axles. In the affected trailers, the axle may break allowing the arm, spindle, hub, wheel and tire to separate.
Consequence: If the trailer is being towed and the axle breaks it may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hitch-Hiker will notify owners and replace the axles. The recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Hitch-Hiker at 1-330-542-3052.
Notes: 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 13V107000
Reported to NHTSA: March 25, 2013
Filed by: Hitch-Hiker Mfg., Inc.
Owner notification: April 8, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected: 33
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 13V107000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Hitch-Hiker Food Concession Trailer (2008-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008

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