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

makesAndModels

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

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14E002000
Report Received Date: 2014-01-17T00:00:00
Subject: Trailer hitch ball mount securing pin may fracture
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 31,581

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
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.
Consequence Summary: If the securing pin fractures, the trailer being towed could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 63.52

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NHTSA ID: 14E002000
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