NHTSA recall 21E042000 · Equipment
Trailer hitches
Reported May 5, 20218,378 vehicles affectedB&W Custom Truck Beds, Inc.
The defect
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.
The risk
A detached ball mount can allow the towed trailer to separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.