# Hiab USA Inc.: Liftgate Deck Pins May Break (26E029000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hiab USA Inc. |
| Subject | Liftgate Deck Pins May Break |
| NHTSA ID | 26E029000 |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Units potentially affected | 168 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Hiab USA Inc. (Hiab) is recalling certain Waltco MDV series liftgates. The deck pins may break, resulting in the liftgate platform falling. |
| Consequence | A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | 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. |

## Why this score
- 168 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E029000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.