NHTSA recall 10E004000 · Equipment
Trailer hitches
Reported Feb 19, 2010418 vehicles affectedB&W CUSTOM TRUCK BEDS, INC.Built Jun 1, 2008 – Jan 28, 2010
The defect
B&w custom truck beds, inc. Has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain extend-a-goose trailer hitch couplers, p/no. Texa4200, manufactured between june 1, 2008 and january 28, 2010, sold as aftermarket equipment for gooseneck trailers. the weld between the top two tube members of the coupler may fracture, which may cause the coupler to fail.
The risk
If this occurs, a trailer under tow may separate from the tow vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
The remedy
B&w will notify owners of record and replace the defect hitches free of charge. the safety recall began on march 3, 2010. owners may contact b&w toll-free by calling 1-800-248-6564.