The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24E098000·Announced 2024-11-20

Lippert Recalls Fifth Wheel Pin Boxes Due to Fastener Issues

Lippert is recalling specific Curt Helux Pin Boxes installed in Lippert 5W Chassis because fasteners may be improperly tightened, 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 (pin box fasteners) that can lead to vehicle detachment and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Lippert is recalling certain Curt Helux Pin Boxes, part numbers 2024032921, 2024032924, 2024032925, and 2024113005, which are installed in Lippert 5W Chassis. The recall involves 675 units.

The pin box fasteners may have been improperly tightened. This defect can cause the fasteners to loosen and fall out, allowing the tow vehicle to detach from the pin box and increasing the risk of a crash.

Lippert will work with vehicle manufacturers to tighten the fasteners free of charge. Vehicle manufacturers will notify affected owners. Owners may also contact Lippert at 1-574-538-4514 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY recall
Manufacturer
Lippert
Category
Vehicle — Trailer Hitch
Hazard
Affected units
675

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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