The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24E090000·Announced 2024-10-24

Reading Truck Equipment Recalls Curt Trailer Hitches on Ford Trucks

Reading Truck Equipment is recalling 116 Curt trailer hitches installed on 2023-2024 Ford F350 and F550 vehicles because fuel tank straps were not properly tightened.

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 where an improperly secured fuel tank can separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Reading Truck Equipment LLC is recalling 116 Curt trailer hitches with part numbers 15402 and 15845. These hitches were installed on 2023-2024 Ford F350 and F550 vehicles.

During the installation of the hitches, the fuel tank was dropped and the fuel tank strap fasteners were not properly tightened when the tank was reinstalled. An improperly secured fuel tank can separate from the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and tighten the fuel strap fasteners free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2024. Owners may contact Reading customer service at 1-800-458-2226 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL recall
Manufacturer
Reading Truck Equipment LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trailer Hitch
Hazard
Affected units
116

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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