Waltco MDV Series Liftgate: Structure
Recall 26E029000 · May 12, 2026 · Hiab USA Inc.
168
units affected
168
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26E029000
- Date
- May 12, 2026
- Maker
- Hiab USA Inc.
- Units affected
- 168
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Structure > Body > Hatchback/liftgate > Hinge and attachments
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Falls
What is wrong
Hiab USA Inc. (Hiab) is recalling certain Waltco MDV series liftgates. The deck pins may break, resulting in the liftgate platform falling.
What can happen
A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Hiab will inspect the platform bushings and hydraulic systems and replace the deck pins, free of charge. Hiab will work with vehicle manufacturers to repair the vehicles. Owners may contact Hiab customer service at (440) 601-8852.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Waltco | MDV Series Liftgate | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26E029000?
1 model: Waltco MDV Series Liftgate (all years), about 168 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26E029000?
Hiab will inspect the platform bushings and hydraulic systems and replace the deck pins, free of charge. Hiab will work with vehicle manufacturers to repair the vehicles. Owners may contact Hiab customer service at (440) 601-8852.
What can happen?
A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
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.