NHTSAGeneral Alert
Reading Truck Equipment LLC - After Hitch Install, Fuel Tank Strap May Be Loose
Published: October 24, 2024Recall ID: 24E090000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An improperly secured fuel tank can separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Reading Truck Equipment LLC (Reading) is recalling certain Curt trailer hitches with part numbers 15402 and 15845, installed on 2023-2024 Ford F350 and F550 vehicles. To install the hitch, the fuel tank was dropped, and the fuel tank strap fasteners were not properly tightened when the tank was re-installation.
Affected Products
After Hitch Install, Fuel Tank Strap May Be Loose
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | After Hitch Install, Fuel Tank Strap May Be Loose |
| Nhtsa id | 24E090000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E090000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Reading Truck Equipment LLC |
| Defect summary | Reading Truck Equipment LLC (Reading) is recalling certain Curt trailer hitches with part numbers 15402 and 15845, installed on 2023-2024 Ford F350 and F550 vehicles. To install the hitch, the fuel tank was dropped, and the fuel tank strap fasteners were not properly tightened when the tank was re-installation. |
| Completion rate | 29.31 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and tighten the fuel strap fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact Reading customer service at 1-800-458-2226. |
| Consequence summary | An improperly secured fuel tank can separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 116 |
| Report received date | 2024-10-24T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |