Waltco recall: Structure
What is wrong
Hiab USA Inc. (Hiab) is recalling certain Waltco ZS-MK2 series lift gates, with model numbers ZS-MK2-STD 2000-155 12V and ZS-MK2-SLI 2000-155 12V. The cylinder pin in the slide liftgate may be insufficiently lubricated, which can cause the pin to seize, resulting in lift gate failure.
What could happen
A lift gate that fails during operation increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Hiab will replace the lift gate cylinder pins, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2025. Owners may contact Hiab customer service at 1-330-630-7755.
Vehicles covered
- Waltco Slide Liftgate
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25E025000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Hiab USA Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 9, 2025
- Owners notified
- Jun 9, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 217
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171), 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.