TRAILER HITCH COVER RETENTION AND RELEASE FEATURE

Provided is a removable cover () for the trailer hitch area of a vehicle such as an SUV, pickup truck or other vehicle (). A fascia () having an opening () for allowing access for a trailer hitch area of a vehicle is provided. A cover member () for removably covering the opening () is operative for being secured in the opening (). The cover member includes a lock mechanism for being received in the fascia, said lock mechanism including a depressible button release mechanism ().