NHTSA recall 21E079000 · Equipment
Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments
Reported Aug 25, 202180 vehicles affectedRigid Hitch Inc.
The defect
Rigid Hitch, Inc. (Rigid Hitch) 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 torch angle or temperature setting used to apply the weld may have been incorrect.
The risk
Incorrect torch angle or weld temperature setting could cause the weld to fail, causing loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Rigid Hitch will provide a full reimbursement for all returned units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Rigid Hitch customer service at 1-952-895-5001.