Which hitch adapters are covered
- Equipment
- Certain Pivot V3 swing-away hitch adapter units
- Potentially affected
- 3,845 units
- Part numbers
- PV3D20B or PV3P20B
- Problem
- Hitch tube weld could crack, allowing cross beam separation
- Remedy
- Hitch adapter replacement at no cost
- Owner letters
- Mailing anticipated for November 1, 2026
Kuat is recalling certain Pivot V3 swing-away hitch adapter units and offering owners replacement hitch adapters at no cost because the cross beam could separate if a weld cracks (opens in a new tab). The recall covers potentially affected equipment totaling 3,845 units, identified by part numbers PV3D20B or PV3P20B.
The defect involves a weld on the hitch tube that is susceptible to cracking. If the cross beam separates, it could become an obstruction in traffic and increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA identifies this equipment recall as 26E068000 and classifies the component as EQUIPMENT. The agency received the recall report on October 1, 2026, and published the announcement on that same date.
What owners should do
Owners can contact Kuat customer service about the recall at 1-417-889-5820. Kuat's remedy is replacement of the hitch adapter, with no charge to owners for that replacement.
Letters notifying owners about the recall are anticipated to be mailed on November 1, 2026.