NHTSATRAILER HITCHES
Lippert - Towed Vehicle May Detach From Pin Box
Published: November 20, 2024Recall ID: 24E098000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The fasteners can loosen and fall out, allowing the tow vehicle to detach from the pin box and increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Lippert is recalling certain Curt Helux Pin Boxes, part numbers 2024032921, 2024032924, 2024032925 and 2024113005; installed in Lippert 5W Chassis. The pin box fasteners may have been improperly tightened.
Affected Products
Towed Vehicle May Detach From Pin Box
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Towed Vehicle May Detach From Pin Box |
| Nhtsa id | 24E098000 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E098000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Lippert |
| Defect summary | Lippert is recalling certain Curt Helux Pin Boxes, part numbers 2024032921, 2024032924, 2024032925 and 2024113005; installed in Lippert 5W Chassis. The pin box fasteners may have been improperly tightened. |
| Completion rate | 79.26 |
| Corrective action | Lippert will work with the vehicle manufacturers to tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Vehicle manufacturers will notify their affected owners. Owners may contact Lippert at 1-574-538-4514. |
| Consequence summary | The fasteners can loosen and fall out, allowing the tow vehicle to detach from the pin box and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 675 |
| Report received date | 2024-11-20T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |