CURT - IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
CURT Product Support
CURT Group
6208 Industrial Drive
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Toll Free: 877-287-8634, Option #2
techsupport@curtgroup.com
Dear CURT Ball & Pintle Hitch Distributors and Dealers:
CURT Manufacturing, LLC (CURT) has notified the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) of the National Highway Transportation Administration (NHTSA) of a safety defect in certain CURT Ball & Pintle Hitches (CURT Part No. 48190 & 48200). Specifically, the upper jaw latch is higher than intended due to an out of position pivot hole on the pintle body. This condition limits engagement of the locking pawl and may allow the upper jaw to unlatch under load. If this condition exists, the towed vehicle may separate, increasing the risk of a crash. We need your cooperation in conducting a voluntary recall for these ball & pintle hitches. We also ask that you confirm that you have received this notice, such as by an email confirmation.
The affected ball & pintle hitches are marked as CURT Part No. 48190 or 48200.
Our records show that we have sold some of these affected ball & pintle hitches to you, and we need your cooperation and immediate attention to implement the recall process. Specifically:
- You should first determine if you have any of the affected ball & pintle hitches and immediately stop sales. The affected ball mounts would have been purchased between November 1st, 2019 and July 31st, 2020. You should return all unsold affected ball & pintle hitches to CURT. Please contact CURT to make arrangements to return these affected ball & pintle hitches.