Husky Towing Products recall: Trailer hitches
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the jaws unexpectedly open, the fifth wheel trailer will not be secured to the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Husky Towing Products 5Th Wheel Trailer Hitch
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18E022000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 6, 2018
- Owners notified
- May 4, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 25,000
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2010 to Dec 31, 2017
- Part
- Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
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.
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.