The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·24E110000·Announced 2024-12-23

Horizon Global Recalls Reese Hitch Receiver Locks Due to Cap Separation

Horizon Global is recalling specific Reese Hitch Receiver Locks because the cap may separate, potentially allowing the hitch to detach and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect could lead to a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for unreported harm.

Plain-English summary

Horizon Global is recalling certain Reese Hitch Receiver Locks with part numbers 7057030, 7057230, 7057033, 7054630, and 7057130. The defect involves the cap on the receiver lock, which may become loose and separate from the pin.

A separated cap can allow the hitch to separate, which may result in tow vehicle detachment and increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the hitch receiver locks free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 8, 2025. Owners may contact Horizon Global customer service at 1-248-593-8810 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TRAILER HITCHES recall
Manufacturer
Horizon Global
Category
Vehicle — Hitch Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
145,431

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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