NHTSA Campaign 18E022000

TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Issued by Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. · Reported Apr 6, 2018 · 25,000 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. (Keystone) is recalling certain Husky Towing Products, fifth wheel trailer hitches, part numbers 31569/14-1706, and 31570/14-1707. The fasteners in the fifth wheel trailer hitch may loosen, potentially causing the jaws to unexpectedly open or preventing the jaws from being able to be unlocked.

Consequence

If the jaws unexpectedly open, the fifth wheel trailer will not be secured to the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected hardware using thread locker, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-800-432-8063.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HUSKY TOWING PRODUCTS 5TH WHEEL TRAILER HITCH 25,000

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18E022000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.