RAM 4500 (RAM) – Trailer Hitch Problem (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2023 RAM 4500
Brand
RAM
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2023
Reading Truck Group LLC is recalling certain 2023 RAM 4500 vehicles due to trailer hitches issues. A detached trailer hitch assembly can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A detached trailer hitch assembly can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026