CarRecallWatch- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- Reading Truck Body, LLC (Reading) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 4500 vehicles equipped with a Curt Hitch (P/N 15400). The trailer hitch may have been installed with too few mounting bolts, causing the assembly to loosen and detach.
- Risk
- A detached trailer hitch assembly can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Reading will replace the hitch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2025. Owners may contact Reading's customer service at 1-610-775-3301.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2023 Ram 4500 trucks fitted with a Curt trailer hitch may have been installed with too few mounting bolts. Over time, the hitch assembly can loosen and separate from the truck.
A detached trailer hitch can fall onto the road and create a hazard for other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Reading Truck Body, LLC will replace the hitch at no cost, and owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2025. If you have questions, contact Reading's customer service at 1-610-775-3301. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| RAM 4500 | 2023 |
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