B&w Custom Truck Beds, Inc., B&w Hitches | NHTSA Recall #10E004000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10E004000 by B&w Custom Truck Beds, Inc., B&w Hitches. Includes 418 affected units, GOOSENECK TRAILER HITCH COUPLER, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

B&w custom truck beds, inc. Has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain extend-a-goose trailer hitch couplers, p/no. Texa4200, manufactured between june 1, 2008 and january 28, 2010, sold as aftermarket equipment for gooseneck trailers. the weld between the top two tube members of the coupler may fracture, which may cause the coupler to fail.

Corrective Action

B&w will notify owners of record and replace the defect hitches free of charge. the safety recall began on march 3, 2010. owners may contact b&w toll-free by calling 1-800-248-6564.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10E004000

Manufacturer: B&w Custom Truck Beds, Inc., B&w Hitches

Report Received Date: 2010-02-19T00:00:00

Subject: Gooseneck trailer hitch coupler

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 418

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: B&w custom truck beds, inc. Has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain extend-a-goose trailer hitch couplers, p/no. Texa4200, manufactured between june 1, 2008 and january 28, 2010, sold as aftermarket equipment for gooseneck trailers. the weld between the top two tube members of the coupler may fracture, which may cause the coupler to fail.

Consequence Summary: If this occurs, a trailer under tow may separate from the tow vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.

Corrective Action: B&w will notify owners of record and replace the defect hitches free of charge. the safety recall began on march 3, 2010. owners may contact b&w toll-free by calling 1-800-248-6564.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-yks8_ty8v~bm5u

NHTSA ID: 10E004000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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