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May 9, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V322000
Towing Coupler Underrated For Vehicle Weight
An underrated towing coupler can break, allowing the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V322
Manufacturer Oliver Travel Trailers, INC.
Components TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,304
Summary
Oliver Travel Trailers, INC. (OTT) is recalling certain 2009-2024 Elite II trailers. The towing coupler may be under rated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the trailer.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the towing coupler, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact OTT customer service at 1-888-526-3978.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
3/14/24 Jason Essary, Customer Service Director OTTSI was notified by a travel trailer owner the Bulldog coupler failed.
3/14/24 Rodney Lomax, Director of Operations OTTSI notified Oliver Travel Trailer manufacturing plant Kyle Bobo, Plant Ops Mgr and Regina Rogers, Quality Manager of customer coupler failure 2018 model, Hull # 308, VIN #1Z9BC2327JH305308.
3/16/24 Owner noticed the coupler was stamped 5,000 LBS was supposed to be 7,000 LBS per trailer model.
4/22/24 2nd event during yearly service found by Oliver a 5,000 LB coupler was installed on the unit.
16 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| OLIVER TRAVEL TRAILERS | LEGACY ELITE II | 2009-2024 |
4 Associated Documents
Recall 573 Report – 05/14/2024
RCLRPT-24V322-5775.PDF 215.975KB
Recall 573 Report – 05/10/2024
RCLRPT-24V322-2072.PDF 215.973KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V322-9807.PDF 215.939KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24V322-1528.pdf 673.084KB
Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=24V322&docType=RCL
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- EASILY ADJUSTABLE. Equipped with a posi-lock spring and adjustable nut on the inside, this trailer hitch coupler can easily be adjusted to ensure a snug fit on the trailer ball
- SECURE COUPLING. The posi-lock latch mechanism of this trailer tongue coupler accepts a safety pin or coupler lock for enhanced security
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- PRECISE FIT. This trailer coupler is designed to mount onto a 2-inch wide trailer tongue beam
- SECURE COUPLING. The trigger latch mechanism of this trailer tongue coupler accepts a safety pin or coupler lock (both sold separately) for added comfort against accidental de-coupling
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- HIGH-STRENGTH. Constructed from heavy-duty cast steel, this trailer ball coupler has a capacity of 14,000 lbs. gross trailer weight and 2,100 lbs. tongue weight
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- EASILY ADJUSTABLE. Designed to mount onto a vertical channel bracket, this trailer hitch coupler can easily be adjusted up or down to ensure level towing across your vehicle and trailer (CURT channels #48610 and #48650 recommended, sold separately)
- PRECISE FIT. This trailer coupler can be mounted on a wide variety of heavy-duty trailers and couple to any standard 2-5/16-inch diameter trailer ball
- EASY OPERATION. Equipped with an easy-lock latch mechanism, this trailer hitch coupler is quick and simple to operate and offers a snug fit on the trailer ball
- HIGH-STRENGTH. Constructed from heavy-duty cast steel, this trailer ball coupler has a capacity of 15,000 lbs. gross trailer weight and 2,250 lbs. tongue weight
- CORROSION-RESISTANT. To easily outlast the elements, including rain, snow, dirt, road grime and more, this adjustable trailer coupler is finished in a durable black powder coat
- PRECISE FIT. This trailer coupler is designed to mount onto an A-frame trailer tongue and couple to any standard 2-inch diameter trailer ball
- EASILY ADJUSTABLE. Equipped with a posi-lock spring and adjustable nut on the inside, this trailer hitch coupler can easily be adjusted to ensure a snug fit on the trailer ball
- SECURE COUPLING. The posi-lock latch mechanism of this trailer tongue coupler accepts a safety pin or coupler lock for enhanced security
- HIGH-STRENGTH. Constructed from punched, die-cut steel, this trailer ball coupler is rated as a class 3 trailer coupler and has a capacity of 5,000 lbs. gross trailer weight and 700 lbs. tongue weight
- CORROSION-RESISTANT. To easily outlast the elements, including rain, snow, dirt, road grime and more, this A-frame tongue trailer coupler is finished in a durable black powder coat and makes a great boat trailer coupler
- PRECISE FIT. This trailer coupler is designed to mount onto a 2-1/2-inch wide trailer tongue beam and couple to any standard 2-inch diameter trailer ball
- EASILY ADJUSTABLE. Equipped with a posi-lock spring and adjustable nut on the inside, this trailer hitch coupler can easily be adjusted to ensure a snug fit on the trailer ball
- SECURE COUPLING. The posi-lock latch mechanism of this trailer tongue coupler accepts a safety pin or coupler lock for enhanced security
- HIGH-STRENGTH. Constructed from punched, die-cut steel, this trailer ball coupler is rated as a class 2 trailer coupler and has a capacity of 3,500 lbs. gross trailer weight and 500 lbs. tongue weight
- CORROSION-RESISTANT. To easily outlast the elements, including rain, snow, dirt, road grime and more, this straight tongue trailer coupler is finished in a durable zinc plating and makes a great boat trailer coupler
- 1.Ball Size: 2-5/16”
- 2.Channel width: Adjustable coupler
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-322
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Oliver Travel Trailers, INC. MAY 09, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-322 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Oliver Travel Trailers, INC. Address : 609 Swan Ave
Hohenwald TN 38462
Company phone : 9317966600
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 1,314 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2009-2024 OliverTravel Trailers Elite II Vehicle Type : LOW VOLUME VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Coupler on trailer built between December 3, 2009 and March 18, 2024 may not be sufficient for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and could fail.
Production Dates : DEC 03, 2009 – MAR 18, 2024 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 2 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 3 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 4 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 5 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 6 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 7 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 8 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 9 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 10 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 11 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 ✔ Not sequential
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✔ Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Coupler may be under rated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Coupler that is not rated for the correct Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
may fail, which may lead to a crash. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-322 Page 2 Description of the Cause : Due to use of incorrect coupler component. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Visual deterioration of coupler and rating less than 7000 LB stamp embossed on coupler. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Coupler
Component Description : 7000LB Bulldog Hitch (Coupler) 2″ Ball Component Part Number : 3072 (3B4H / 18-422) Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
3/14/24 Jason Essary, Customer Service Director OTTSI was notified by a travel trailer owner the Bulldog coupler failed.
3/14/24 Rodney Lomax, Director of Operations OTTSI notified Oliver Travel Trailer manufacturing plant Kyle Bobo, Plant Ops Mgr and Regina Rogers, Quality Manager of customer coupler failure 2018 model, Hull # 308, VIN #1Z9BC2327JH305308.
3/16/24 Owner noticed the coupler was stamped 5,000 LBS was supposed to be 7,000 LBS per trailer model. 4/22/24 2nd event during yearly service found by Oliver a 5,000 LB coupler was installed on the unit. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Oliver Travel Trailer will notify dealerships of the recall and owners may
have the coupler corrected at a Oliver dealership or Oliver Travel Trailer Service. Oliver Travel Trailers covers cost for the remedy repair. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Remedy coupler 7000 LB emboss stamped present. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-322
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
3/25/2024 All coupler components in stock, production units, and in storage lot have been verified as 7000 LB component. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Oliver Travel Trailers will send owner notification letters once approved
by NHTSA.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 17, 2024 – JUL 17, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 17, 2024 – JUL 17, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-322
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Oliver Travel Trailers, INC. MAY 14, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-322 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Oliver Travel Trailers, INC. Address : 609 Swan Ave
Hohenwald TN 38462
Company phone : 9317966600
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 1,304 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2009-2024 OliverTravel Trailers Elite II Vehicle Type : LOW VOLUME VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Coupler on trailer built between December 3, 2009 and March 18, 2024 may not be sufficient for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and could fail.
Production Dates : DEC 03, 2009 – MAR 18, 2024 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 2 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 3 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 4 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 5 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 6 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 7 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 8 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 9 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 10 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 11 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 ✔ Not sequential
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Description of the Defect : Coupler may be under rated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Coupler that is not rated for the correct Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
may fail, which may lead to a crash. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-322 Page 2 Description of the Cause : Due to use of incorrect coupler component. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Visual deterioration of coupler and rating less than 7000 LB stamp embossed on coupler. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Coupler
Component Description : 7000LB Bulldog Hitch (Coupler) 2″ Ball Component Part Number : 3072 (3B4H / 18-422) Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
3/14/24 Jason Essary, Customer Service Director OTTSI was notified by a travel trailer owner the Bulldog coupler failed.
3/14/24 Rodney Lomax, Director of Operations OTTSI notified Oliver Travel Trailer manufacturing plant Kyle Bobo, Plant Ops Mgr and Regina Rogers, Quality Manager of customer coupler failure 2018 model, Hull # 308, VIN #1Z9BC2327JH305308.
3/16/24 Owner noticed the coupler was stamped 5,000 LBS was supposed to be 7,000 LBS per trailer model. 4/22/24 2nd event during yearly service found by Oliver a 5,000 LB coupler was installed on the unit. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Oliver Travel Trailer will notify dealerships of the recall and owners may
have the coupler corrected by replacement of a 7,000 LB Bulldog coupler rated for the vehicle weight at a Oliver dealership or Oliver Travel Trailer Service. Oliver Travel Trailers covers cost for the remedy repair. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Remedy coupler 7000 LB emboss stamped present. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-322
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
3/25/2024 All coupler components in stock, production units, and in storage lot have been verified as 7000 LB component. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Oliver Travel Trailers will send owner notification letters once approved
by NHTSA.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 17, 2024 – JUL 17, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 17, 2024 – JUL 17, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-322
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Oliver Travel Trailers, INC. MAY 10, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-322 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Oliver Travel Trailers, INC. Address : 609 Swan Ave
Hohenwald TN 38462
Company phone : 9317966600
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 1,314 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2009-2024 OliverTravel Trailers Elite II Vehicle Type : LOW VOLUME VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Coupler on trailer built between December 3, 2009 and March 18, 2024 may not be sufficient for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and could fail.
Production Dates : DEC 03, 2009 – MAR 18, 2024 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 2 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 3 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 4 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 5 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 6 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 7 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 8 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 9 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 10 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 VIN Range 11 : Begin : 1Z9BC22219H305043 End : 1Z9BC2326RH305070 ✔ Not sequential
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Description of the Defect : Coupler may be under rated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Coupler that is not rated for the correct Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
may fail, which may lead to a crash. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-322 Page 2 Description of the Cause : Due to use of incorrect coupler component. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Visual deterioration of coupler and rating less than 7000 LB stamp embossed on coupler. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Coupler
Component Description : 7000LB Bulldog Hitch (Coupler) 2″ Ball Component Part Number : 3072 (3B4H / 18-422) Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
3/14/24 Jason Essary, Customer Service Director OTTSI was notified by a travel trailer owner the Bulldog coupler failed.
3/14/24 Rodney Lomax, Director of Operations OTTSI notified Oliver Travel Trailer manufacturing plant Kyle Bobo, Plant Ops Mgr and Regina Rogers, Quality Manager of customer coupler failure 2018 model, Hull # 308, VIN #1Z9BC2327JH305308.
3/16/24 Owner noticed the coupler was stamped 5,000 LBS was supposed to be 7,000 LBS per trailer model. 4/22/24 2nd event during yearly service found by Oliver a 5,000 LB coupler was installed on the unit. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Oliver Travel Trailer will notify dealerships of the recall and owners may
have the coupler corrected by replacement of a 7,000 LB Bulldog coupler rated for the vehicle weight at a Oliver dealership or Oliver Travel Trailer Service. Oliver Travel Trailers covers cost for the remedy repair. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Remedy coupler 7000 LB emboss stamped present. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-322
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
3/25/2024 All coupler components in stock, production units, and in storage lot have been verified as 7000 LB component. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Oliver Travel Trailers will send owner notification letters once approved
by NHTSA.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 17, 2024 – JUL 17, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 17, 2024 – JUL 17, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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