Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
RIGID HITCH
Model Of Vehicle
HEAVY DUTY UTILITY BAR
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
13E004000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
If The Utility Bar Fails While In Use, Whatever Is Being Towed May Come Loose Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Rigid Hitch Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
352
Date Owners Notified
20130301
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Rigid Hitch Inc.
Date Report Received
20130124