Hiab Recalls Waltco ZS-MK2 Lift Gates Due to Pin Seizure Risk
Hiab USA Inc. is recalling specific Waltco ZS-MK2 series lift gates because insufficient lubrication may cause the cylinder pin to seize, leading to lift gate failure and injury risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle component (lift gate) where failure increases the risk of injury, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
Hiab USA Inc. is recalling certain Waltco ZS-MK2 series lift gates, specifically model numbers ZS-MK2-STD 2000-155 12V and ZS-MK2-SLI 2000-155 12V. The recall addresses a defect where the cylinder pin in the slide liftgate may be insufficiently lubricated. This lack of lubrication can cause the pin to seize, resulting in lift gate failure during operation.
A lift gate that fails during operation increases the risk of injury to users. Hiab will replace the lift gate cylinder pins free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 9, 2025.
Owners may contact Hiab customer service at 1-330-630-7755 for more information. Additionally, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171) or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE recall
- Manufacturer
- Hiab USA Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Lift Gate
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 217
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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