TOW & Stow Trailer Hitches recall

Recalled January 17, 2014 · NHTSA recall 14E002000 · TOW & Stow

Hazard

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

Remedy

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.

Units

31,581 units

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Product

TOW & Stow ADJUSTABLE BALL MOUNT

Manufacturer(s)

B&W Custom Truck Beds, Inc., B&W Hitches

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →