The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·20E086000·Announced 2020-11-16

Aries Recalls Tow Hitches Due to Potential Structural Failure

Aries Industries is recalling certain Class 3 and Class 4 tow hitches because they may not support rated weights, risking hitch failure and vehicle separation.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tow hitch failure) that can cause vehicle separation and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Aries Industries Inc. is recalling certain Tow Hitches manufactured for several truck brands and models with Class 3 and Class 4 tow weight ratings. The recall involves 138 affected units.

The defect is that the tow hitches may not be able to tow the rated weight rating of these vehicles. This can cause the hitch plates to bend or break, or cause cracked welds. Such failures can make the towed equipment difficult to control or cause separation of the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Aries will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcement plates or replace the tow hitches free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2021. Owners may contact Aries customer service at 1-262-446-5624 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TRAILER HITCHES recall
Manufacturer
Aries Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Tow Hitches
Hazard
Affected units
138

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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