9999 TOW & STOW ADJUSTABLE BALL MOUNT Recall

Campaign:

14E002000 on 01/16/2014

Component:

Trailer hitches

Affected:

31,581

Defect:

B&w custom truck beds (b&w) is recalling certain tow & stow adjustable ball mounts manufactured from february 7, 2013, through january 7, 2014 and equipped with nitrotec-coated steel pins to secure the ball mounts to the trailer hitches. the securing pins of the affected ball mounts may fracture while being used.

Consequence:

If the securing pin fractures, the trailer being towed could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

B&w will notify owners and will replace the securing pins with stainless steel pins, free of charge. the recall began on february 14, 2014. customers may contact b&w at 1-800-248-6564.

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.

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