Aries recall: Trailer hitches
What is wrong
Aries Industries Inc. (Aries) is recalling certain Tow Hitches manufactured for several truck brands and models with Class 3 and Class 4 tow weight ratings. The tow hitches may not be able to tow the rated weight rating of these vehicles, which can cause the hitch plates to bend or break, or cause cracked welds.
What could happen
Tow hitch plates that bend, break, or crack welds can make the towed equipment difficult to control or cause separation of the tow vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Aries will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcement plates, or replace the tow hitches, free of charge. The recall began January 5, 2021. Owners may contact Aries customer service at 1-262-446-5624.
Vehicles covered
- Aries Tow Hitch
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20E086000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Aries Industries Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 16, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jan 5, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 138
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Trailer hitches
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.