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Vehicles/Trucks & SUVs

2023 Ram 4500 Recalled for Trailer Hitch Detachment Risk

Agency Publication Date: September 17, 2025
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Summary

Reading Truck Group LLC is recalling 10 model year 2023 Ram 4500 vehicles equipped with a Curt Hitch (Part Number 15400). The trailer hitch may have been installed with an insufficient number of mounting bolts, which can cause the assembly to loosen and detach from the truck. Reading will replace the hitch assembly on all affected vehicles free of charge.

Risk

If the trailer hitch detaches while the vehicle is in motion, it creates an immediate road hazard for other drivers, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects 10 model year 2023 Ram 4500 vehicles equipped with a Curt Hitch, identified by Part Number 15400.
  2. Contact Reading Truck Group LLC customer service at 1-610-775-3301 to schedule a free replacement of the trailer hitch assembly.
  3. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional information regarding recall 25V618.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”„Free Replacement

Reading will replace the hitch free of charge.

How to: Reading will replace the hitch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2025. Owners may contact Reading's customer service at 1-610-775-3301.

Affected Products

Product: 2023 Ram 4500
Part / Model:
15400

Equipped with Curt Hitch (P/N 15400)

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V618000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Reading Truck Group LLC
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 10 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: October 1, 2025
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: October 10, 2025

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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