Mopar recall: Trailer hitches
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain accessory Mopar Gooseneck Ball Kits, part numbers 82213631 and 82213632. The retention ball may not fully seat in the receiver plate. Despite the shuttle being in the locked position, the gooseneck ball may detach from the truck mounting hardware.
What could happen
If the gooseneck ball does not remain secured, it can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the Gooseneck Ball, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U40.
Vehicles covered
- Mopar Gooseneck Ball Kit
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18E028000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 1, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jan 24, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 57,477
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Trailer hitches
- Maker's own recall number
- U40
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.