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SevereNHTSA·21E079000·Announced 2021-08-25

Rigid Hitch Recalls Specific Tow Hitches Due to Weld Defects

Rigid Hitch is recalling certain DHB-series tow hitches because incorrect welding settings may cause the weld to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 (weld failure) that could cause loss of control and increase the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Rigid Hitch, Inc. is recalling certain DHB-4 4" Drop, DHB-6 6" Drop or 6" Rise, DHB-10 10" Drop/10" Rise, and DHB-8 8" Drop/8" Rise tow hitches. The recall addresses a defect where the torch angle or temperature setting used to apply the weld may have been incorrect.

The incorrect torch angle or weld temperature setting could cause the weld to fail, resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected units or report any specific injuries or fatalities.

Rigid Hitch will provide a full reimbursement for all returned units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Rigid Hitch customer service at 1-952-895-5001 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS recall
Manufacturer
Rigid Hitch Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Tow Hitch
Hazard
Affected units
80

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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