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Withdrawn NHTSA recall,

Kuat Pivot V3 Swing-Away Hitch Adapter

The Kuat Pivot V3 swing-away hitch adapter may detach due to a cracked weld, becoming a road hazard.

What happened

The hitch tube weld may crack, causing the cross beam to detach. A detached cross beam can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

No action needed

NHTSA withdrew this recall.

  1. Kuat Pivot V3, Equipment

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
KUAT INNOVATIONS LLC
Campaign
26E068000
Units affected
3,845
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer phone
417-889-5820

Read the notice on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 7, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)