2023 RAM 4500 Recall: Trailer hitch may have been installed with too few mounting bolts, causing…
NHTSA campaign 25V618000 · Trailer Hitches · filed Sep 17, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A detached trailer hitch assembly can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V618000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.