Recall 21E042000: Trailer Hitches

NHTSA recall 21E042000 · announced May 5, 2021 · B&w Trailer Hitches · 8,378 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

A detached ball mount can allow the towed trailer to separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.