Safety Recall NHTSA · 21E042000 Reported May 5, 2021

Insecure locking receiver hitch pin connection

B&w Custom Truck Beds, Inc., B&w Hitches · N/A · 8,378 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21E042000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
B&w Custom Truck Beds, Inc., B&w Hitches
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
8,378
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
May 5, 2021
Completion Rate
46.67

Defect Summary

B&w custom truck beds, inc. (b&w) is recalling certain 5/8" stainless steel locking receiver hitch pins, part number ts51237 and ts51237jd. a defective hitch pin lock can be removed without a key, allowing the ball mount to detach from the receiver tube.

Safety Consequence

A detached ball mount can allow the towed trailer to separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers and will replace the locking hitch pin, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may 17, 2021. owners may contact b&w customer service at 1-620-473-3664.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized B&w Custom Truck Beds, Inc., B&w Hitches dealer and reference recall ID 21E042000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21E042000

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

What is recall 21E042000?

NHTSA recall 21E042000 was issued by B&w Custom Truck Beds, Inc., B&w Hitches on May 5, 2021. It addresses: Insecure locking receiver hitch pin connection. The recall affects approximately 8,378 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 21E042000 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.