Rigid Hitch TOW BAR: Structure
Recall 21E079000 · Aug 25, 2021 · Rigid Hitch Inc.
80
units affected
80
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21E079000
- Date
- Aug 25, 2021
- Maker
- Rigid Hitch Inc.
- Units affected
- 80
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Structure > Body > Tailgate > Hinge and attachments
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Incorrect torch angle or weld temperature setting could cause the weld to fail, causing loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Rigid Hitch | Tow Bar | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21E079000?
1 model: Rigid Hitch Tow Bar (all years), about 80 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21E079000?
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.
What can happen?
Incorrect torch angle or weld temperature setting could cause the weld to fail, causing loss of control, 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.