NHTSA · Vehicle equipment · Recall 26E068000 · Recalled October 1, 2026
Kuat Innovations recall (26E068000)
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Agency product description and boundaries
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.
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If your lot or date falls outside a stated range, this notice has not established that your item is affected. This is not a finding about other recalls or product safety.
2. Agency hazard and consumer action
NHTSA reports: A detached cross beam can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA consumer action: 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.
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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Agency excerpts come from the public data feed and may omit tables or later changes; the linked government source is authoritative. Source last checked October 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC. Record retrieved October 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC.