CURT 12174 is a Class 2 trailer hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver for 2017-2026 Jeep Compass. Fitment details: Built in Mexico, 11th Digit of VIN is T (2017 Compass).
Rated to 3,500 lb gross trailer weight and 350 lb tongue weight. The 1-1/4" receiver is open at the back, so road dirt and water clear the tube instead of packing into it. The brackets are made for this vehicle, so the crossmember lands on the factory mounting points.
- Rated to 3,500 lb gross trailer weight and 350 lb tongue weight
- 1-1/4" open-back receiver tube
- Vehicle-specific fit onto factory mounting points
- Tested to SAE J684
- Liquid A-coat inside and out beneath a gloss black powder coat
- Limited lifetime warranty (one year on finish and parts)
- Designed, welded and coated in Wisconsin
Specifications
| Part number | 12174 |
|---|---|
| Brand | CURT |
| Hitch class | Class 2 |
| Receiver size | 1-1/4" |
| Gross trailer weight | 3,500 lb |
| Tongue weight | 350 lb |
| Installation | Novice |
| Finish | Gloss black powder coat over liquid A-coat |
| Product weight | 40 lb |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime (1-year finish and parts) |
Vehicle fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Jeep Compass | Built in Mexico, 11th Digit of VIN is T |
| 2018-2026 | Jeep Compass | All |
Fitment and installation notes
- Installation requires lower bumper cover and heat shield trimming
- Trailer hitch weight ratings are limited to vehicle manufacturer's stated capacities
- Not compatible for use with vertical hanging bicycles (bike racks that require the bicycles to be hung or mounted vertically)