NHTSA recall campaign
21E079000
What was wrong
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.
Risk
Incorrect torch angle or weld temperature setting could cause the weld to fail, causing loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →
Affected vehicles
0 entriesNHTSA did not enumerate affected vehicles for this campaign.