Trailer hitch rust

[redskinboy]

Is it possible that this is under warranty - can't believe this is rusting like this!!

 

[Will_4R]

Probably not, but what is your warrenty, and to what extenet is rust covered? The hitch reciever is easy to paint. Better than having all the fasterners rusting away like on mine.

 

[redskinboy]

7 yr 70,000 platinum coverage - just had liftgate repainted (covered under warranty) due to a rust spot forming.

 

[Bobcat Sig]

Well ... you are in PA where I assume they use salt. The hitch is in a prime spot to catch and hold salt.

If you're really concerned about rot (rust), then do like the rest of us do - scuff it and spray it down with some Rust-o-leum.

 

[Uneek]

The hitch most likely won't be covered. Usually only the sheet metal is coveraged against rust perforation. But you can always take it to the dealer and see if they'll do anything (beside Toyota is down now), worst they can say is "no."

 

[Slvr RnR]

7 yr 70,000 platinum coverage - just had liftgate repainted (covered under warranty) due to a rust spot forming.

I agree with Uneek.

Body rust repair is not extended with the Platinum coverage. And the hitch probably isn't either (mine was pretty bad too. Used a rust coverter... all better.) But it can't hurt to ask. I had rust on my rear lift gate at 55,000 on my 07 and they repaired it last week as a courtesy repair. I think most dealerships realize certain areas rust faster than they should and they may be more willing to do it. And these says they need all the good PR they can get.