Curt Manufacturing Recalls Securelatch Adjustable Pintle Mounts Due to Fracture Risk
Curt Manufacturing is recalling Securelatch Adjustable Pintle Mounts because the 2-inch shank may fracture while hauling, increasing the risk of a crash.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural component that may fracture, increasing the risk of a crash, which fits the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Curt Manufacturing LLC is recalling certain Securelatch Adjustable Pintle Mounts, part number 48543. The recall involves 761 units. The defect is that the 2-inch shank may fracture while hauling less weight than the advertised capacity.
If the pintle mount fractures while being used, it can increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Curt Manufacturing will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pintle mount with a different style product, free of charge, or provide reimbursement. The recall began December 22, 2020. Owners may contact Curt Manufacturing customer service at 1-800-798-0813 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- EQUIPMENT recall
- Manufacturer
- Curt Manufacturing LLC
- Affected units
- 761
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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