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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21E051000·Announced 2021-06-14

Wallace Forge recalls medium duty adjustable mount couplers

Wallace Forge is recalling specific medium duty adjustable mount couplers that may uncouple due to excessive play, 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 (trailer uncoupling) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Wallace Forge Company is recalling medium duty adjustable mount couplers, part number R25160. The recall affects 7,721 units. The defect involves a missing .750" radius piece, which can cause excessive play in the coupler.

Excessive play in the mount coupler can cause the trailer to uncouple, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Owners should contact Wallace Forge customer service at 1-330-488-1203 or their dealer to have the coupler replaced free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 24, 2021. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Wallace Forge Company
Category
Vehicle — Trailer Coupler
Hazard
Affected units
7,721

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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