Multiquip recall: Structure
What is wrong
Multiquip, Inc. (Multiquip) is recalling certain 2018 Multiquip TRLR45H and TRLR70USH trailers. The center-mounted trailer jack may unexpectedly collapse from damage caused by excessive load on the trailer.
What could happen
If the center-mounted jack unexpectedly collapses, there would be an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Multiquip has notified Herc rentals, the company that owns all of the affected trailers, and will install additional gussets to the jack crossmember, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2018. Owners may contact Multiquip customer service at 1-800-421-1244. Multiquip's number for this recall is TL 20180306.
Vehicles covered
- Multiquip Trlr45H 2018
- Multiquip Trlr70Ush 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V466000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Multiquip, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 12, 2018
- Owners notified
- Mar 23, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 13
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 25, 2018 to Feb 8, 2018
- Part
- Structure
- Maker's own recall number
- TL 20180306
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.