B&w Custom Truck Beds, Inc., B&w Hitches | NHTSA Recall #21E042000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21E042000 by B&w Custom Truck Beds, Inc., B&w Hitches. Affecting 5/8" stainless steel locking receiver hitch pins, part number ts51237 and ts51237jd Includes 8,378 affected units, Insecure Locking Receiver Hitch Pin Connection, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

5/8" stainless steel locking receiver hitch pins, part number ts51237 and ts51237jd

Defect Summary

B&w custom truck beds, inc. (b&w) is recalling certain 5/8" stainless steel locking receiver hitch pins, part number ts51237 and ts51237jd. a defective hitch pin lock can be removed without a key, allowing the ball mount to detach from the receiver tube.

Corrective Action

Dealers and will replace the locking hitch pin, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may 17, 2021. owners may contact b&w customer service at 1-620-473-3664.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21E042000
Manufacturer: B&w Custom Truck Beds, Inc., B&w Hitches
Report Received Date: 2021-05-05T00:00:00
Subject: Insecure locking receiver hitch pin connection
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 8,378

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: B&w custom truck beds, inc. (b&w) is recalling certain 5/8" stainless steel locking receiver hitch pins, part number ts51237 and ts51237jd. a defective hitch pin lock can be removed without a key, allowing the ball mount to detach from the receiver tube.
Consequence Summary: A detached ball mount can allow the towed trailer to separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers and will replace the locking hitch pin, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may 17, 2021. owners may contact b&w customer service at 1-620-473-3664.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 46.36

Metadata

SID: row-eu9e-2e5t-8h56
NHTSA ID: 21E042000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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