Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating reports that certain Curt receiver hitches may suffer from premature weld failures, cracked receiver tubes, or structural failures despite being used within their advertised towing capacities.
What Consumers Report
Consumers report:
- Receiver tubes cracking during normal towing.
- Welds separating from mounting brackets.
- Trailer hitches failing well below their advertised towing capacity.
- Trailer instability or trailer separation.
- Expensive replacement or repair costs.
- Warranty claims being denied despite relatively limited use.
Why Consumers Should Be Concerned
Consumers purchase receiver hitches expecting them to safely tow within their advertised weight ratings. Premature structural failures may create serious safety hazards, property damage, and expensive repairs while reducing confidence in the product’s advertised capabilities.
Potential Claims May Include
- Product defect
- Design defect
- Manufacturing defect
- Breach of express warranty
- Breach of implied warranty
- Consumer protection violations
Signs You May Be Affected
You may be affected if:
- You purchased a Curt receiver hitch.
- Your hitch developed cracked welds or structural fractures.
- Your trailer became unstable while towing.
- Your hitch failed below its advertised weight rating.
- Curt denied warranty coverage for the failure.
If you have encountered these issues, we would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, send us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (202) 470-3520.