B&w Custom Truck Beds, Inc., B&w Hitches | NHTSA Recall #14E002000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14E002000 by B&w Custom Truck Beds, Inc., B&w Hitches. Affecting tow & stow adjustable ball mounts manufactured from february 7, 2013, through january 7, 2014 and equipped with nitrotec-coated steel pins to secure the ball mounts to the trailer hitches Includes 31,581 affected units, Trailer Hitch Ball Mount Securing Pin May Fracture, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelstow & stow adjustable ball mounts manufactured from february 7, 2013, through january 7, 2014 and equipped with nitrotec-coated steel pins to secure the ball mounts to the trailer hitches
Defect Summary
B&w custom truck beds (b&w) is recalling certain tow & stow adjustable ball mounts manufactured from february 7, 2013, through january 7, 2014 and equipped with nitrotec-coated steel pins to secure the ball mounts to the trailer hitches. the securing pins of the affected ball mounts may fracture while being used.
Corrective Action
B&w will notify owners and will replace the securing pins with stainless steel pins, free of charge. the recall began on february 14, 2014. customers may contact b&w at 1-800-248-6564.