Futura recall: Service brakes, electric
What is wrong
Futura Trailers Ltd (Futura) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Low Loader trailers. The left and right drawbars may disconnect from the front rail of the trailer chassis allowing the draw bars to swing and sever the trailer brake and light wires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," and number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
What could happen
Severed brake and/or light wiring can cause the brakes or brake lights to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Futura will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional aluminum angle bracket to the junction of the left and right draw-bar, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Futura customer service at 1-855-744-3877.
Vehicles covered
- Futura Low Loader 2016–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V210000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Futura Trailers Ltd
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 30, 2018
- Owners notified
- May 30, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 204
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 1, 2016 to Mar 30, 2018
- Part
- Service brakes, electric; Structure; Exterior lighting; Electrical system › Wiring
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
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.