Vehicle recall 25V618000 · September 17, 2025
2023 Ram 4500
The trailer hitch may have been installed with too few mounting bolts, causing the assembly to loosen and detach.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V618000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 17, 2025
- Filed by
- Reading Truck Group LLC
- Owner notification
- October 1, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
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