The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·26E068000·Announced 2026-10-01

Kuat Pivot V3 Swing-Away Hitch Adapter Recall for Weld Cracking

Kuat Innovations is recalling Pivot V3 swing-away hitch adapters because a weld may crack, causing the cross beam to detach and create a road hazard.

What this means for you

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 (hitch weld cracking) that can cause a component to detach and create a road hazard, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kuat Innovations LLC is recalling certain Pivot V3 swing-away hitch adapters with part numbers PV3D20B or PV3P20B. The recall involves 3,845 units. The defect is that the hitch tube weld may crack, which can cause the cross beam to detach.

A detached cross beam can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Kuat will replace the hitch adapter free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 1, 2026. Owners may contact Kuat customer service at 1-417-889-5820.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK recall
Manufacturer
KUAT INNOVATIONS LLC
Category
Vehicle — Hitch Adapter
Hazard
Affected units
3,845

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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