December 7, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20E089000
Potential Fracture of 2″ Shank
If the pintle mount fractures while being used, it can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20E089
Manufacturer Curt Manufacturing LLC
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 761
Summary
Curt Manufacturing LLC (Curt Manufacturing) is recalling certain Securelatch Adjustable Pintle Mounts, part number 48543. The 2″ shank may fracture while hauling less weight than the advertised capacity.
Remedy
Curt Manufacturing will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pintle mount with a different style product, free of charge, or provide reimbursement. The recall began December 22, 2020. Owners may contact Curt Manufacturing customer service at 1-800-798-0813.
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 www.safercar.gov.
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALLRecall ID 20E-089 |
CURT Manufacturing, LLC 6208 Industrial Drive Eau Claire, WI 54701 www.curtmfg.com |
Dear CURT Manufacturing LLC customer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
CURT Manufacturing LLC (“CURT”) has determined that a defect exists in certain CURT Securelatch Adjustable Pintle Mounts (CURT Part No. 48543). You received this notice because your local CURT Securelatch Adjustable Pintle Mount distributor or dealer has informed us that you may have purchased one of these pintle mounts.
The affected pintle mounts are marked as CURT Part No. 48543.
What is the Safety Defect and Safety Hazard? The 2” shank of the pintle mount could bend or fracture while hauling weights less than the advertised capacity. This could lead to a crash causing property damage or injury to persons.
What will CURT Do? We will replace the pintle mount at no charge to you with a similar product. Alternatively we will reimburse you for the cost of the pintle mount by check payment.
What should you do? You should immediately take the following steps:
- You should first determine if you have one of the affected pintle mounts. If you are not sure, please contact CURT or your local distributor or dealer.
- If you have an affected pintle mount, you should stop using it immediately.
- Replacements or reimbursement can be obtained directly from CURT by:
- Contacting CURT either by our website or calling CURT at the number below.
- As a part of the replacement process:
- You will be asked for information about when and where you purchased the affected pintle mount, as well as other information (your name, address, and telephone number);
- You will be required to return the affected pintle mount to CURT. We will provide you with pre-paid return shipping instructions through UPS.
- If you are requesting a refund, you will be asked to provide us with a copy of purchase receipt, or other information showing the amount paid for your purchase.
- Immediately upon our receipt of the returned affected pintle mount, CURT will send you an equivalent replacement pintle mount or a check to reimburse you for your cost.
What if I no longer own the Securelatch Adjustable Pintle Mount? Please contact us immediately with the new owner’s name, address and other contact information. Also, please forward this notice to the new owner within ten (10) days.
What if you need further assistance? For additional information, you may:
- Go to CURT’s website: curtmfg.com
- Call CURT at 877-287-8634, option 2
- Contact your local CURT Securelatch Adjustable Pintle Mount distributor or dealer
Please contact us immediately if you need any assistance with this recall. You may also contact the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1800-424-9153) or go to http://www.safercar.gov if you believe that CURT or your local distributor or dealer have failed or are unable to remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable amount of time.
Your continued satisfaction with your CURT Securelatch Adjustable Pintle Mount is important to us. We have recalled the affected pintle mounts in the interest of your safety, and to make sure your pintle mount performs properly. We apologize for this inconvenience, and ask that you complete the recall procedures as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
CURT Manufacturing, LLC
1 Affected Product
Equipment
| BRAND | PART NO. | PRODUCTION DATES |
| CURT | SECURELATCH PINTLE MOUNT | |
3 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-20E089-8377.pdf 244.744KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-20E089-4766.PDF 213.344KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-20E089-2837.pdf 166.677KB
Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=20E089&docType=RCL
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- CONVENIENT FIT. For maximum convenience and an easy installation whenever needed, this pintle hitch features a 2-inch x 2-inch shank to fit virtually any industry-standard 2-inch hitch receiver
- SECURE CONNECTION. To ensure a reliable connection to your trailer, this pintle hitch comes with a spring-loaded arm. The arm locks down onto the hook and can be secured with the included safety pin
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. Get more done with the superior towing capacity of this pintle hook hitch. It is rated for a pintle capacity of 20,000 lbs. The body is constructed from solid forged steel to promote maximum towing strength
- WEATHER-RESISTANT. This pintle hook is shielded in a highly durable powder coat finish for long-lasting resistance to rust, chipping and UV damage, in spite of rain, snow, mud and other outdoor elements
- HEAVY-DUTY TOWING. This lunette ring provides a heavy-duty towing connection between your truck and trailer. It securely couples to a pintle hitch or clevis bar and is commonly used for construction, agriculture and military applications
- RELIABLE STRENGTH. For maximum confidence on the job, this lunette ring is rated to tow 24,000 lbs. gross trailer weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component)
- VERSATILE FIT. This lunette ring hitch features an inside diameter of 3 inches to fit a wide variety of pintle hitch options. It can be coupled to most pintle hooks and ball and pintle hitch combinations (sold separately)
- SECURE INSTALL. For a solid installation, this pintle hitch lunette ring is designed to mount onto a CURT lunette ring channel with the bolt kit #48620 (2-inch bolt pattern, sold separately). A channel mount also allows for flexible height adjustment
- TOUGH BUILD. This lunette ring is constructed from solid forged steel for superior strength. It comes with a raw steel finish for ready painting as needed
- HIGHLY VERSATILE. Adapt your trailer hitch to any towing situation with the highly versatile and easily adjustable design of this adjustable pintle hitch. The channel-style shank can be flipped to provide up to a 6-inch drop or 5-1/4-inch rise
- SMOOTH TOWING. For a smoother, quieter ride while towing your trailer, this adjustable pintle hitch comes with a built-in anti-rattle feature, deterring vibrations, chucking and rattling at the coupling point
- POWERFUL BUILD. Constructed from steel, this adjustable hitch pintle mount is ready to work. The 2-5/16-inch ball is rated for a capacity of 20,000 lbs. The pintle hook design can also couple to lunette rings (2-1/2 or 3-inch inside diameter)
- PRECISE FIT. This adjustable ball hitch comes with a standard shank to fit virtually any standard 2-1/2-inch x 2-1/2-inch trailer hitch receiver. It's perfect for heavy-duty class 5 hitches
- WEATHER-RESISTANT. To protect it against rain, dirt, road grime and salt, this adjustable pintle hitch is shielded in a durable carbide black powder coat finish, and the hitch ball is protected with a corrosion-resistant zinc plating
- VERSATILE TOWING. This pintle hook hitch equips your truck to tackle heavy-duty towing jobs in construction, agriculture, military settings and more. The pintle hook can be coupled to virtually any lunette ring with a 2-1/2-inch to 3-inch inside diameter
- SECURE CONNECTION. To ensure a reliable connection to your trailer, this pintle hitch comes with a spring-loaded arm. The arm locks down onto the hook and can be secured with the included safety pin
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. Get more done with the superior towing capacity of this pintle hook hitch. It is rated for a pintle capacity of 30,000 lbs. and 8,000 lbs. vertical load. The body is constructed from solid forged steel
- WEATHER-RESISTANT. This pintle hook is shielded in a highly durable powder coat finish for long-lasting resistance to rust, chipping and UV damage, in spite of rain, snow, mud and other outdoor elements
- EASY TO INSTALL. This pintle hitch is easy and secure to install, using the included bolt kit. It is designed to mount onto any CURT pintle mount, including an adjustable pintle hitch mounting plate for convenient height adjustment and level towing
- Compatible with CURT adjustable channel mount #45907
- Fits 2-5/16" couplers or lunette eyes with a 2-1/2" or 3" inside diameter
- Spring-loaded locking arm for secure coupling
- Protected by a highly durable carbide powder coat finish
- Includes pintle attachment only (channel mount sold separately)
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- SECURE CONNECTION. To ensure a reliable connection to your trailer, this pintle hitch comes with a spring-loaded arm. The arm locks down onto the hook and can be secured with the included safety pin
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. Get more done with the superior towing capacity of this pintle hook hitch. It is rated for a pintle capacity of 60,000 lbs. and 12,000 lbs. vertical load. The body is constructed from solid forged steel
- WEATHER-RESISTANT. This pintle hook is shielded in a highly durable powder coat finish for long-lasting resistance to rust, chipping and UV damage, in spite of rain, snow, mud and other outdoor elements
- DIRECT MOUNT. This pintle hitch is easy and secure to install, using the included bolt kit. It is designed for a direct mount only (Included hardware #48332 must be used for installation)
- VERSATILE TOWING. This ball and pintle hitch combination equips your pickup truck for heavy-duty towing jobs. The 2-5/16-inch diameter ball can be coupled to a 2-5/16-inch trailer coupler or a lunette ring with a 2-1/2-inch to 3-inch inside diameter
- CONVENIENT FIT. For maximum convenience and an easy installation whenever needed, this pintle hitch features a 2-inch x 2-inch shank to fit virtually any industry-standard 2-inch hitch receiver
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. Get more done with the superior towing capacity of this ball and pintle hook combo. It is rated for a pintle capacity of 16,000 lbs. and a ball capacity of 12,000 lbs. The body is constructed from solid forged steel
- SECURE CONNECTION. To ensure a reliable connection to your trailer, this pintle hitch comes with a spring-loaded arm. The arm locks down onto the hitch ball and can be secured with the included safety pin
- WEATHER-RESISTANT. This ball and pintle hook hitch is shielded in a highly durable powder coat finish for long-lasting resistance to rust, chipping and UV damage, in spite of rain, snow, mud and other outdoor elements
- Two-step finish: ecoat and black powder coat, provide corrosion protection inside and out.
- Stows under the vehicle when not in use.
- Made in America with a Limited Lifetime Warranty
- ★CAPACITY: Towing weight for the Pintle Hook is 10 Ton hitch; Towing 20000 lbs capacity; It will fit hitch towing ring with a diameter of 2-1/2 inches;
- ★MATERIAL: Made from a very strong and durable forged steel construction; It’s going to feature a rust resistant finishes, it has a high abrasion resistance finish on the actual Pintle Hook;
- ★MEASUREMENT: The entire hitch measures 14-1/2 inches long; Length from center of hitch pin hole to to center of Pintle Hook is 10”;
- ★HANDY: Pin and clip at the top, that is tethered so that way you don’t have to worry about misplacing that or losing it;
- ★EASY TO USE: The Pintle Hook used with a receiver ring.
- 2" receiver 5" drop or rise
- Includes 2-5/16", 2" ball, pintle lock & 2-pins
- Protected with a durable epoxy powder coat
- 2,000 lb tongue weight, 16,000 lb towing
- Lifetime guarantee! Made in the USA! Exceeds SAE-J684 weight testing requirements.
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