Pivot V3 swing-away hitch adapter with part numbers PV3D20B or PV3P20B recall: Swing-Away hitch adapter rear cross beam may detach

Published October 1, 2026 by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Crash risk

What's being recalled

Kuat Innovations LLC ( Kuat) is recalling certain Pivot V3 swing-away hitch adapter with part numbers PV3D20B or PV3P20B. The hitch tube weld may crack, causing the cross beam to detach.

How to identify it

NHTSA campaign 26E068000

The hazard

A detached cross beam can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Kuat will replace the hitch adapter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 1, 2026. Owners may contact Kuat customer service at 1- 417-889-5820.

The official notice

This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.

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