Campaign 21E-042

Defective hitch pin lock can be removed without a key, allowing the ball mount to detach from the receiver tube

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Defect summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 21E042000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 21E-042
MakeModelModel years
B&W Trailer HitchesLocking Receiver Hitch PIYear not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.