The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14E002000·Announced 2014-01-17

B&W Recalls Tow & Stow Adjustable Ball Mounts Due to Pin Fracture Risk

B&W Custom Truck Beds is recalling specific Tow & Stow Adjustable Ball Mounts because the securing pins may fracture, potentially causing the trailer to separate from the vehicle.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a component failure could lead to trailer separation and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

B&W Custom Truck Beds, Inc. is recalling certain Tow & Stow Adjustable Ball Mounts manufactured between February 7, 2013, and January 7, 2014. The affected units are equipped with Nitrotec-coated steel pins used to secure the ball mounts to trailer hitches.

The defect involves the securing pins, which may fracture while in use. If a pin fractures, the trailer being towed could separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

B&W will notify owners and 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TRAILER HITCHES recall
Manufacturer
B&W Custom Truck Beds, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Towing Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
31,581

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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