NHTSAGeneral Alert
Reading Truck Group LLC - Trailer Hitch May Detach
Published: September 17, 2025Recall ID: 25V618000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A detached trailer hitch assembly can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Reading Truck Body, LLC (Reading) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 4500 vehicles equipped with a Curt Hitch (P/N 15400). The trailer hitch may have been installed with too few mounting bolts, causing the assembly to loosen and detach.
Affected Products
Trailer Hitch May Detach
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Trailer Hitch May Detach |
| Nhtsa id | 25V618000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V618000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Reading Truck Group LLC |
| Defect summary | Reading Truck Body, LLC (Reading) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 4500 vehicles equipped with a Curt Hitch (P/N 15400). The trailer hitch may have been installed with too few mounting bolts, causing the assembly to loosen and detach. |
| Completion rate | 60.00 |
| Corrective action | Reading will replace the hitch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2025. Owners may contact Reading's customer service at 1-610-775-3301. |
| Consequence summary | A detached trailer hitch assembly can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Potentially affected | 10 |
| Report received date | 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |