The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21E020000·Announced 2021-03-23

Curt Manufacturing Recalls Forged Ball and Pintle Hitches Due to Defect

Curt Manufacturing is recalling specific Forged Ball and Pintle Hitches because a defect may cause the towed vehicle to separate, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (hitch) where the defect can lead to vehicle separation and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Curt Manufacturing LLC is recalling certain Forged Ball and Pintle Hitch part numbers 48190 and 48200. The recall involves 13,474 units. The defect is that the pivot hole is out of position, which can limit the locking jaw engagement.

This limited engagement may allow the upper jaw to unlatch, potentially causing a towed vehicle to separate and increasing the risk of a crash. No specific dates of manufacture or geographic distribution are provided in the source text.

Curt Manufacturing will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ball and pintle hitch free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2021. 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
STRUCTURE recall
Manufacturer
Curt Manufacturing LLC
Category
Vehicle — Towing Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
13,474

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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