B&W Recalls Stainless Steel Locking Receiver Hitch Pins
B&W Custom Truck Beds is recalling 5/8-inch stainless steel locking receiver hitch pins because the lock can be removed without a key, allowing the ball mount to detach.
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 detached ball mount can cause a trailer to separate, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.
Plain-English summary
B&W Custom Truck Beds, Inc. is recalling certain 5/8-inch Stainless Steel Locking Receiver Hitch Pins, part numbers TS51237 and TS51237JD. The recall affects 8,378 units.
The defect involves a hitch pin lock that can be removed without a key. This allows the ball mount to detach from the receiver tube. A detached ball mount can allow the towed trailer to separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the locking hitch pin free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 17, 2021. Owners may contact B&W customer service at 1-620-473-3664 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 Accessories
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 8,378
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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