Curt Ball & Pintle Hitch: Structure
Recall 21E020000 · Mar 23, 2021 · Curt Manufacturing LLC
13,474
units affected
13,474
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21E020000
- Date
- Mar 23, 2021
- Maker
- Curt Manufacturing LLC
- Units affected
- 13,474
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Structure
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Curt Manufacturing LLC (Curt Manufacturing) is recalling certain Forged Ball and Pintle Hitch part numbers 48190 and 48200. The pivot hole is out of position, which can limit the locking jaw engagement.
What can happen
The limited locking engagement may allow the upper jaw to unlatch and a towed vehicle to separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Curt Manufacturing will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ball and pintle hitch, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Curt Manufacturing customer service at 1-800-798-0813.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Curt | Ball & Pintle Hitch | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21E020000?
1 model: Curt Ball & Pintle Hitch (all years), about 13,474 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21E020000?
Curt Manufacturing will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ball and pintle hitch, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Curt Manufacturing customer service at 1-800-798-0813.
What can happen?
The limited locking engagement may allow the upper jaw to unlatch and a towed vehicle to separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.