NHTSA recall 20E086000 · Equipment
Trailer hitches
Reported Nov 16, 2020138 vehicles affectedAries Industries Inc.
The defect
Aries Industries Inc. (Aries) is recalling certain Tow Hitches manufactured for several truck brands and models with Class 3 and Class 4 tow weight ratings. The tow hitches may not be able to tow the rated weight rating of these vehicles, which can cause the hitch plates to bend or break, or cause cracked welds.
The risk
Tow hitch plates that bend, break, or crack welds can make the towed equipment difficult to control or cause separation of the tow vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Aries will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcement plates, or replace the tow hitches, free of charge. The recall began January 5, 2021. Owners may contact Aries customer service at 1-262-446-5624.