Curt Retrac Maglatch Bracket Kit recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 23, 2022

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Lippert recalls Curt Retrac Maglatch Bracket Kit

Recall number

22E043000

Brand / firm

Curt Retrac

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 52 units

Why it was recalled

A bent or broken mounting bracket can cause damage to the grill guard, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Lippert Components, Inc. (DBA Curt by Lippert) is recalling certain Curt Retrac Maglatch Bracket Kits, with part number 207980, sold for use with Protec series grill guards on 2021 Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 tractor trailers. The mounting bracket metal may fracture, causing the bracket to bend or break.

What to do

Curt by Lippert will mail new bracket kits with replacement instructions, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Curt by Lippert at (877) 287-8634. Lippert's number for this recall is 2022-01-CURT.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.