The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18E028000·Announced 2018-05-01

Chrysler Recalls Mopar Gooseneck Ball Kits Due to Detachment Risk

Chrysler is recalling specific Mopar Gooseneck Ball Kits because the retention ball may detach from the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 may detach, leading to loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain accessory Mopar Gooseneck Ball Kits, specifically part numbers 82213631 and 82213632. The recall affects 57,477 units. The defect involves the retention ball potentially failing to fully seat in the receiver plate. Even when the shuttle is in the locked position, the gooseneck ball may detach from the truck mounting hardware.

If the gooseneck ball does not remain secured, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific dates of manufacture or distribution regions are provided in the source text.

The recall began on January 24, 2019. Dealers will replace the Gooseneck Ball free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 for more information. Chrysler's internal number for this recall is U40. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TRAILER HITCHES recall
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Trailer Hitch
Hazard
Affected units
57,477

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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