Hearth Record

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments (Waltco)

Vehicle equipment recall 26E-029. NHTSA received Hiab USA Inc.’s report on May 12, 2026.

NHTSA’s own record, on nhtsa.gov

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The short answer

NHTSA received Hiab USA Inc.’s report on May 12, 2026. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 26, 2026.

Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.

Hiab USA Inc.

(Hiab) is recalling certain Waltco MDV series liftgates.

The deck pins may break, resulting in the liftgate platform falling.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 26, 2026. Updated daily.

  • NHTSA’s part: Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments.

What should you do?

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.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 26, 2026. Updated daily.

Which ones are recalled?

NHTSA counts 168 items potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • Part no. 32725000
  • Part no. 32725001 rev. 01
Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 26, 2026. Updated daily.

  • Waltco MDV Series LiftgateBuilt from Apr 1, 2024 to Mar 16, 2026

Who is recalling it?

  • Made by Hiab USA Inc..
Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 26, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
  • Which ones, by part or lot: the recall’s report on NHTSA’s site gives them where the maker did; this file gives part numbers only where its maker listed them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).

    Released Oct 26, 2026 and checked Oct 26, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 26, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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