Curt Retrac Maglatch Bracket Kit: Structure recall
NHTSA campaign 22E043000 · 52 units potentially affected · filed May 23, 2022
What's wrong
Lippert Components, Inc. (DBA Curt by Lippert) is recalling certain Curt Retrac Maglatch Bracket Kits, with part number 207980, sold for use with Protec series grill guards on 2021 Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 tractor trailers. The mounting bracket metal may fracture, causing the bracket to bend or break.
Why it matters
A bent or broken mounting bracket can cause damage to the grill guard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Curt by Lippert will mail new bracket kits with replacement instructions, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Curt by Lippert at (877) 287-8634. Lippert's number for this recall is 2022-01-CURT.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22E043000
- Manufacturer no.
- 2022-01-CURT
- Manufacturer
- Lippert
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS:ACTIVE SHUTTERS/GRILL
- Units affected
- 52
- Report received
- May 23, 2022
- Owner letters
- Jun 20, 2022
- Type
- Equipment
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