NHTSA recall 18E022000 · Equipment
Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
Reported Apr 6, 201825,000 vehicles affectedKeystone Automotive Operations, Inc.Built Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2017
The defect
Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. (Keystone) is recalling certain Husky Towing Products, fifth wheel trailer hitches, part numbers 31569/14-1706, and 31570/14-1707. The fasteners in the fifth wheel trailer hitch may loosen, potentially causing the jaws to unexpectedly open or preventing the jaws from being able to be unlocked.
The risk
If the jaws unexpectedly open, the fifth wheel trailer will not be secured to the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected hardware using thread locker, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-800-432-8063.