NHTSA recall campaign
22E043000
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
A bent or broken mounting bracket can cause damage to the grill guard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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Affected vehicles
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