Reading Truck Body Service Parts (Reading) – trailer hitch installation risk (2024)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
This AI-generated summary is provided for general informational purposes only and is derived from publicly available recall notices. It supplements but does not replace official agency classifications or safety instructions.
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
READING TRUCK BODY SERVICE PARTS
Brand
READING TRUCK BODY
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Reading Truck Equipment LLC is recalling certain READING TRUCK BODY SERVICE PARTS equipment due to fuel system, diesel issues. An improperly secured fuel tank can separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Reading Truck Equipment LLC (Reading) is recalling certain Curt trailer hitches with part numbers 15402 and 15845, installed on 2023-2024 Ford F350 and F550 vehicles. To install the hitch, the fuel tank was dropped, and the fuel tank strap fasteners were not properly tightened when the tank was re-installation.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An improperly secured fuel tank can separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will inspect and tighten the fuel strap fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact Reading customer service at 1-800-458-2226.
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