NHTSA Campaign 22E043000

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS:ACTIVE SHUTTERS/GRILL

Issued by Lippert · Reported May 23, 2022 · 52 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Lippert Components, Inc. (DBA Curt by Lippert) is recalling certain Curt Retrac Maglatch Bracket Kits, with part number 207980, sold for use with Protec series grill guards on 2021 Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 tractor trailers. The mounting bracket metal may fracture, causing the bracket to bend or break.

Consequence

A bent or broken mounting bracket can cause damage to the grill guard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Curt by Lippert will mail new bracket kits with replacement instructions, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Curt by Lippert at (877) 287-8634. Lippert's number for this recall is 2022-01-CURT.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
CURT RETRAC MAGLATCH BRACKET KIT 52

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22E043000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.