Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
B&W
Model Of Vehicle
EXTEND-A-GOOSE COUPLER
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
10E004000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
If This Occurs, A Trailer Under Tow May Separate From The Tow Vehicle, Possibly Resulting In A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
B&W Custom Truck Beds, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20080601
End Of Manufacture
20100128
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
418
Date Owners Notified
20100304
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
B&W Custom Truck Beds, Inc.
Date Report Received
20100219