Rigid Hitch recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Rigid Hitch Inc. is recalling certain Heavy Duty Utility Bar hitches with the part number HUB-3208. The affected 2" bars drop 8" between hole centers and are stamped 33411-04812 near the weld line. Due to an incorrect welder placement, the weld penetration may be insufficient, causing the utility bar to crack and fail.
What could happen
If the utility bar fails while in use, whatever is being towed may come loose increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Rigid Hitch will notify distributors and all known owners and replace the parts free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early February 2013. Customers may contact Rigid Hitch at 1-800-624-7630.
Vehicles covered
- Rigid Hitch Heavy Duty Utility Bar
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13E004000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Rigid Hitch Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 24, 2013
- Owners notified
- Mar 1, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 352
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.