NHTSA Campaign 18E028000
TRAILER HITCHES
Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported May 1, 2018 · 57,477 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
If the gooseneck ball does not remain secured, it can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the Gooseneck Ball, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U40.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOPAR | GOOSENECK BALL KIT | 57,477 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18E028000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.