MINI 2016-2018: TRAILER HITCHES

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…

Recall #: 17E051000

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MINI 2016-2018: TRAILER HITCHES was recalled by Mini in September 17, 2017. Reason: Curt Manufacturing LLC (Curt) is recalling certain Class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for insta…. Remedy: Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. T…. Verify recall #17E051000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Mini issued this NHTSA recall-Curt Manufacturing LLC (Curt) is recalling certain Class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for insta….

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agency class: September 17, 2017
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #17E051000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from NHTSA - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

Hazard

If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	17E051000
Date reported	September 17, 2017
Date initiated	September 17, 2017
Recalling firm	Mini
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Ow…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

What should consumers do? ▼

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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on September 17, 2017. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17E051000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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