Rigid Hitch Heavy Duty Utility Bar Recalls
All Rigid Hitch Heavy Duty Utility Bar recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.January 31st, 2013
Recalled Component
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
Recall Date
January 31st, 2013
January 31st, 2013
Units Effected
352
352
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13E004000
Manufacturer: Rigid Hitch Inc.
Date of Owner Notification: March 1st, 2013
Defect Summary:
Rigid Hitch Inc. is recalling certain Heavy Duty Utility Bar hitches with the part number HUB-3208. The affected 2" bars drop 8" between hole centers and are stamped 33411-04812 near the weld line. Due to an incorrect welder placement, the weld penetration may be insufficient, causing the utility bar to crack and fail. Consequence Summary:
If the utility bar fails while in use, whatever is being towed may come loose increasing the risk of a crash. Corrective Summary:
Rigid Hitch will notify distributors and all known owners and replace the parts free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early February 2013. Customers may contact Rigid Hitch at 1-800-624-7630. Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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