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Vehicle Parts & Equipment

Reading Truck Equipment LLC: After Hitch Install, Fuel Tank Strap May Be Loose

Agency Publication Date: October 24, 2024
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Summary

Reading Truck Equipment LLC is recalling 116 units of Curt trailer hitches, specifically part numbers 15402 and 15845, installed on 2023-2024 Ford F350 and F550 vehicles. The recall was issued because the fuel tank strap fasteners were not properly tightened during the hitch installation process. Owners should contact their dealer for a free repair to secure the fuel tank strap.

Risk

An improperly secured fuel tank can separate from the vehicle while in use, which creates a significant risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Check if your vehicle is equipped with a Curt trailer hitch (part numbers 15402 or 15845) installed by Reading Truck Equipment.
  2. Contact your nearest dealer to schedule an appointment to have the fuel strap fasteners inspected and tightened free of charge.
  3. If you have additional questions, contact Reading customer service at 1-800-458-2226.
  4. For further assistance, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Dealers will inspect and tighten the fuel strap fasteners, free of charge.

How to: Dealers will inspect and tighten the fuel strap fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact Reading customer service at 1-800-458-2226.

Affected Products

Product: Curt trailer hitch (part number 15402) installed on 2023-2024 Ford F350
Part / Model:
15402
Product: Curt trailer hitch (part number 15402) installed on 2023-2024 Ford F550
Part / Model:
15402
Product: Curt trailer hitch (part number 15845) installed on 2023-2024 Ford F350
Part / Model:
15845
Product: Curt trailer hitch (part number 15845) installed on 2023-2024 Ford F550
Part / Model:
15845

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24E090000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Reading Truck Equipment LLC
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 116 vehicles(3% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Equipment (E)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: November 4, 2024
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 nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: November 18, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response