NHTSA Campaign Number: 18E028
Manufacturer Chrysler
(FCA US LLC)
Components TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number of Units Affected 57,477
Gooseneck Hitch Ball may not Fully Seat
If the gooseneck ball does not remain secured, it can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary
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.
Remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed June 21, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler’s number for this recall is U40.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Owner Notification Letter
Safety Recall Advanced Communication – U40
05/08/2018
U40 Interim Dealer Communication
June 22, 2018
FCA US LLC Chronology
Mopar Gooseneck Ball Kits
Submitted on May 1, 2018
Recall Acknowledgement
May 22, 2018
- Designed to work with OEM puck system hitches installed by Ford
/GM/Nissan. This B&W product is engineered to preserve the original fitment, installation method, and functional intent described above, while providing the durability and reliability expected from American-made towing equipment used in demanding work and hauling environments. The design emphasizes structural integrity, consistent performance under load, and compatibility with the vehicles and applications specified by B&W. - Convenient handle locks in horizontal position to prevent accidental unlatching and provides a clean way to carry the gooseneck ball. This B&W product is engineered to preserve the original fitment, installation method, and functional intent described above, while providing the durability and reliability expected from American-made towing equipment used in demanding work and hauling environments.
- All components are plated or stainless steel for corrosion protection. This B&W product is engineered to preserve the original fitment, installation method, and functional intent described above, while providing the durability and reliability expected from American-made towing equipment used in demanding work and hauling environments. The design emphasizes structural integrity, consistent performance under load, and compatibility with the vehicles and applications specified by B&W.
- Safety chain anchors accommodate commercially available safety chain hooks. This B&W product is engineered to preserve the original fitment, installation method, and functional intent described above, while providing the durability and reliability expected from American-made towing equipment used in demanding work and hauling environments. The design emphasizes structural integrity, consistent performance under load, and compatibility with the vehicles and applications specified by B&W.
- Made in America with a Limited Lifetime Warranty This B&W product is engineered to preserve the original fitment, installation method, and functional intent described above, while providing the durability and reliability expected from American-made towing equipment used in demanding work and hauling environments. The design emphasizes structural integrity, consistent performance under load, and compatibility with the vehicles and applications specified by B&W.
- Fits the , , or Titan XD puck system
- Rated for 38,000 lbs. GTW and 9,500 lbs. vertical load
- 2-5/16" gooseneck ball installs easily with quarter-turn latch system
- Retention balls keep the shank fully locked into the hitch
- Simple, drop-in installation eliminates the need for tools
- Product Introduction:Universal gooseneck ball plate,can be used with any standard fifth wheel track,mainly used to tow trailers with gooseneck tubes,such as livestock trailers and equipment trailers.
- Product Advantage:This gooseneck hitch has passed specification testing,allowing you to use it safely and with peace of mind.Its rated maximum GTWR is 30000 pounds(tongue width is 7500 pounds),so please do not exceed the traction capacity recommended by the vehicle manufacturer when using it.
- Offset Dimension:The fifth wheel hitch moves the trailer pivot point back 2" to increase the cab gap.
- High Quality Material:The 5th wheel gooseneck adapter comes with a 2-5/16" heat treated ball,with a durable black powder coating on the surface,which can be used normally even in extreme weather conditions.
- Installation Details:The product is equipped with 4 fixed pins,which can be quickly installed and removed in a few minutes. For more secure use,we have added safety chain connection slots at both ends of the hanging device.
- Compatible with 1999-2016 Ford F-250 & F-350 SUPER DUTY PICKUPS ONLY, WILL NOT FIT CAB & CHASSIS. Custom-fit under-bed mounting system.
- Features: Allows full use of pick-up bed area when hauling cargo. Accommodates all standard vehicle suspensions with no alteration of OE exhaust systems. Rail kits are rated to match manufacturer's vehicle weight rating.
- Specification: 2-5/16" high strength chrome plated ball standard, 3" ball optional. Rated for 30,000 lbs. gross trailer weight and 7,500 lbs. vertical load, 30,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating. Weight Carrying: 7,500 lbs. (TW/GTW). Weight Distributing: 30,000 lbs. (TW/GTW)
- Installation: Package includes all the hardware parts and instructions. Spring loaded safety chain loops included.
- Constructed from high quality steel and finished in a black powder coating to help prevent rust and provide durability in all-weather conditions.
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