Haulmark / Wells Cargo recall: Trailer hitches
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the coupler tears, the trailer can separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Haulmark Aluminum Snowmobile 2015–2016
- Wells Cargo Aluminum Snowmobile 2015–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V709000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 5, 2016
- Owners notified
- Oct 26, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 89
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 18, 2015 to Sep 23, 2016
- Part
- Trailer hitches
- Maker's own recall number
- ID119915
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.