Rigid Hitch Heavy Duty Utility BAR: Equipment
Recall 13E004000 · Jan 24, 2013 · Rigid Hitch Inc.
352
units affected
352
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13E004000
- Date
- Jan 24, 2013
- Maker
- Rigid Hitch Inc.
- Units affected
- 352
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Equipment
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the utility bar fails while in use, whatever is being towed may come loose increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Rigid Hitch | Heavy Duty Utility Bar | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13E004000?
1 model: Rigid Hitch Heavy Duty Utility Bar (all years), about 352 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13E004000?
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.
What can happen?
If the utility bar fails while in use, whatever is being towed may come loose increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.