Mopar Gooseneck Ball KIT: Trailer hitches
Recall 18E028000 · May 1, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
57,477
units affected
57,477
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18E028000
- Date
- May 1, 2018
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 57,477
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Trailer hitches
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can happen
If the gooseneck ball does not remain secured, it can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mopar | Gooseneck Ball Kit | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18E028000?
1 model: Mopar Gooseneck Ball Kit (all years), about 57,477 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18E028000?
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.
What can happen?
If the gooseneck ball does not remain secured, it can cause loss of vehicle control, 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.