B&W Extend-A-Goose Coupler, TEXA4200: Trailer hitches

Affects B&W Extend-A-Goose Coupler, TEXA4200 · — — about 418 vehicles.

The hazard

IF THIS OCCURS, A TRAILER UNDER TOW MAY SEPARATE FROM THE TOW VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational