Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Manufacturer
Reading Truck Group LLC
What Happened
The trailer hitch on your Ram 4500 is the metal bracket that connects to your truck's frame, securing your trailer in place. However, some of these hitches were installed with too few bolts, which can cause the entire assembly to come loose.
Risk if Unfixed
If the trailer hitch comes loose, it could detach while you're driving, creating a hazard for other vehicles on the road and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the hitch assembly with a new, properly secured one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, and you can also contact Reading's customer service at 1-610-775-3301 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A detached trailer hitch assembly can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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