B&W Extend-A-Goose Coupler — Trailer hitches
Published February 26, 2010 · Recall initiated: February 19, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10E004000, published February 26, 2010 and initiated February 19, 2010. Recalling firm: B&W Custom Truck Beds, Inc., B&W Hitches; B&W Extend-A-Goose Coupler — Trailer hitches.
What's the hazard
B&W CUSTOM TRUCK BEDS, INC. HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN EXTEND-A-GOOSE TRAILER HITCH COUPLERS, P/NO. TEXA4200, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1, 2008 AND JANUARY 28, 2010, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR GOOSENECK TRAILERS. THE WELD BETWEEN THE TOP TWO TUBE MEMBERS OF THE COUPLER MAY FRACTURE, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE COUPLER TO FAIL.
What to do
B&W WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE DEFECT HITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT B&W TOLL-FREE BY CALLING 1-800-248-6564.
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Recall details
- Brand
- B&W
- Model
- EXTEND-A-GOOSE COUPLER
- Manufacturer
- B&W Custom Truck Beds, Inc., B&W Hitches
- Lot
- B&W EXTEND-A-GOOSE COUPLER | B&W TEXA4200
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was B&W Extend-A-Goose Coupler — Trailer hitches recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10E004000 on February 26, 2010. Reported hazard: B&W CUSTOM TRUCK BEDS, INC. HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN EXTEND-A-GOOSE TRAILER HITCH COUPLERS, P/NO. TEXA4200, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1, 2008 AND JANUARY 28, 2010, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR GOOSENECK TRAILERS. THE WELD BETWEEN THE TOP TWO TUBE MEMBERS OF THE COUPLER MAY FRACTURE, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE COUPLER TO FAIL.
What should I do if I have this product?
B&W WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE DEFECT HITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT B&W TOLL-FREE BY CALLING 1-800-248-6564.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: B&W. Model: EXTEND-A-GOOSE COUPLER.