NHTSA recall 24E090000 · Equipment
Fuel system, diesel
Reported Oct 24, 2024116 vehicles affectedReading Truck Equipment LLC
The defect
Reading Truck Equipment LLC (Reading) is recalling certain Curt trailer hitches with part numbers 15402 and 15845, installed on 2023-2024 Ford F350 and F550 vehicles. To install the hitch, the fuel tank was dropped, and the fuel tank strap fasteners were not properly tightened when the tank was re-installation.
The risk
An improperly secured fuel tank can separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the fuel strap fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact Reading customer service at 1-800-458-2226.