Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating reports that certain Lippert receiver hitches installed on recreational vehicles and trailers may develop premature weld failures, structural cracks, or receiver tube failures during ordinary towing.
What Consumers Report
Consumers report:
- Receiver hitch welds cracking.
- Structural failures around mounting points.
- Excessive flexing during ordinary towing.
- Trailer instability while traveling.
- Expensive hitch replacement costs.
- Concerns that the hitch cannot safely support its advertised towing capacity.
Why Consumers Should Be Concerned
Receiver hitches are critical safety components designed to safely tow trailers within specified weight limits. Premature structural failures may increase the risk of trailer separation, vehicle damage, personal injury, and costly repairs.
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 own an RV or trailer equipped with a Lippert receiver hitch.
- Your hitch developed cracks or broken welds.
- You experienced trailer instability during towing.
- Your hitch failed despite remaining within its rated towing capacity.
- Your warranty claim was denied.
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.