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NHTSARecalled Oct 5, 2016 · #16V709000

High Wind Conditions may cause Trailer to Detach

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc. (UTC Group) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Haulmark and Wells Cargo Aluminum Snowmobile trailers, models HAS85X16DT2, HAS85X20DT2, HAS85X22DT2, HAS85X24DT2, WAS85X1622, WAS85X2022 and WAS85X2422, manufactured June 18, 2015, to September 23, 2016. Cross winds may result in the trailers tipping or lifting, possibly causing the couplers to tear. If the coupler tears, the trailer can separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • High Wind Conditions may cause Trailer to Detach
  • 2015-2016 Haulmark and Wells
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc.
Model numbers
2016 Haulmark, HAS85X16DT2, HAS85X20DT2, HAS85X22DT2, HAS85X24DT2, WAS85X1622, WAS85X2022, WAS85X2422
UPCs

What you should do

UTC Group will notify owners, and dealers will attach a reinforcement plate assembly and extra coupler tube to each trailer, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2016. Owners may contact UTC Group customer service at 1-574-264-9661. UTC Group's number for this recall is ID119915.

View the official CPSC notice