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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
- Affected units
- 80
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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