B&w Trailer Hitches Locking Receiver Hitch PI recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 5, 2021

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

B&W Custom Truck Beds, Inc., B&W Hitches recalls B&w Trailer Hitches Locking Receiver Hitch PI

Recall number

21E042000

Brand / firm

B&w Trailer Hitches

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 8,378 units

Why it was recalled

A detached ball mount can allow the towed trailer to separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

B&W Custom Truck Beds, Inc. (B&W) is recalling certain 5/8" Stainless Steel Locking Receiver Hitch Pins, part number TS51237 and TS51237JD. A defective hitch pin lock can be removed without a key, allowing the ball mount to detach from the receiver tube.

What to do

Dealers and will replace the locking hitch pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2021. Owners may contact B&W customer service at 1-620-473-3664.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.