Hiab USA Inc. equipment recall: Liftgate Deck Pins May Break
Report received by NHTSA: May 13, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Hiab USA Inc. (Hiab) is recalling certain Waltco MDV series liftgates. The deck pins may break, resulting in the liftgate platform falling.
- The risk
A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
168 items potentially affected, according to NHTSA.
- Compared with
Hiab USA Inc. has 2 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 2 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
2 earlier NHTSA recalls by Hiab USA Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016:
- Aug. 30, 2025 Hiab USA Inc. equipment recall: Upper Hoist Cylinder Mounting Pin May Fail (agency record)
- April 9, 2025 Hiab USA Inc. equipment recall: Lift Gate May Fail (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Hiab will inspect the platform bushings and hydraulic systems and replace the deck pins, free of charge. Hiab will work with vehicle manufacturers to repair the vehicles. Owners may contact Hiab customer service at (440) 601-8852.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26E029000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hiab USA Inc. |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received by NHTSA | May 13, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 168 items |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record