Safety Recall NHTSA · 14E002000 Reported January 17, 2014

Trailer hitch ball mount securing pin may fracture

Q: What is recall 14E002000?

NHTSA recall 14E002000 was issued by B&w Custom Truck Beds, Inc., B&w Hitches on January 17, 2014. It addresses: Trailer hitch ball mount securing pin may fracture. The recall affects approximately 31,581 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

B&w Custom Truck Beds, Inc., B&w Hitches · N/A · 31,581 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

14E002000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

B&w Custom Truck Beds, Inc., B&w Hitches

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

31,581

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

January 17, 2014

Completion Rate

63.52

Defect Summary

B&w custom truck beds (b&w) is recalling certain tow & stow adjustable ball mounts manufactured from february 7, 2013, through january 7, 2014 and equipped with nitrotec-coated steel pins to secure the ball mounts to the trailer hitches. the securing pins of the affected ball mounts may fracture while being used.

Safety Consequence

If the securing pin fractures, the trailer being towed could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

B&w will notify owners and will replace the securing pins with stainless steel pins, free of charge. the recall began on february 14, 2014. customers may contact b&w at 1-800-248-6564.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized B&w Custom Truck Beds, Inc., B&w Hitches dealer and reference recall ID 14E002000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 14E002000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14E002000?

NHTSA recall 14E002000 was issued by B&w Custom Truck Beds, Inc., B&w Hitches on January 17, 2014. It addresses: Trailer hitch ball mount securing pin may fracture. The recall affects approximately 31,581 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized B&w Custom Truck Beds, Inc., B&w Hitches dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14E002000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.