The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20E089000·Announced 2020-12-07

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

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
Category
Vehicle — Trailer Hitch / Towing Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
761

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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