Safety Recall NHTSA · 13E004000 Reported January 24, 2013

Improper weld may cause bar to fail

Q: What is recall 13E004000?

NHTSA recall 13E004000 was issued by Rigid Hitch Inc. on January 24, 2013. It addresses: Improper weld may cause bar to fail. The recall affects approximately 352 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Rigid Hitch Inc. · N/A · 352 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13E004000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Rigid Hitch Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

352

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

January 24, 2013

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

If the utility bar fails while in use, whatever is being towed may come loose increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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 you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Rigid Hitch Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 13E004000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 13E004000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13E004000?

NHTSA recall 13E004000 was issued by Rigid Hitch Inc. on January 24, 2013. It addresses: Improper weld may cause bar to fail. The recall affects approximately 352 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Rigid Hitch Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13E004000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.