B&W recall: Trailer hitches
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If this occurs, a trailer under tow may separate from the tow vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- B&W Extend-A-Goose Coupler
- B&W Texa4200
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10E004000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- B&W Custom Truck Beds, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 19, 2010
- Owners notified
- Mar 4, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 418
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 1, 2008 to Jan 28, 2010
- Part
- Trailer hitches
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.