Over 140,000 trailer hitch locks recalled for risk of detachment from vehicle

Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY

More than 140,000 trailer hitch locks are being recalled due to a loose part that could cause towing vehicles to detach from their loads.

Horizon Global is recalling certain Reese hitch receiver locks produced between Sept. 19, 2019, and June 10, 2024, due to a manufacturing error.

According to the recall notice submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Dec. 23 and published this week, the cap on the receiver lock may lose its retention over time or under certain circumstances, causing the lock to become loose and separate from the pin, according to the notice. This could cause the impacted vehicle to separate from whatever it is hitched to, increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall covers 145,431 units. No accidents or injuries related to this condition have been reported.

Which hitch receiver locks are recalled?

Reese Hitch Receiver Locks with the following part numbers are subject to the recall:

  • 7057030 LOCK RECEIVER SS 5/8 AND 1/2

  • 7057230 RECEIVER LOCK CHROME CLASS V

  • 7057033 LOCK RECEIVER SS 5/8 AND 1/2

  • 7054630 LOCK SLEEVED RECEIVER CHROME

  • 7057130 LOCK RECEIVER SS 3-1/2 SPAN

How to get a replacement

Dealers will replace affected hitch receiver locks free of charge. The recalled mechanisms will be replaced with a single-piece design instead of the two-piece pin that caused the issue.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on Feb. 5, 2025. Owners may contact Horizon Global customer service at 1-248-593-8810.

Check to see if your car or car parts are recalled

Car owners looking to check the status of their vehicles, car parts, or car accessories can enter their information into the NHTSA recall database or check USA TODAY's recall database for car and motor vehicle recalls.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Horizon Global recalls 145,000 Reese hitch locks for crash risk

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