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- TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the coupler tears, the trailer can separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain aluminum snowmobile trailers from model years 2015 and 2016 may tip or lift in strong cross winds. This can cause the trailer coupler to tear.
If the coupler tears, the trailer can separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners of affected trailers should stop relying on the coupler until the repair is done and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer.
The repair is free. Dealers will attach a reinforcement plate assembly and an extra coupler tube to each trailer. Owners can contact UTC Group customer service at 1-574-264-9661 and reference recall ID 119915, or check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Haulmark Aluminum Snowmobile | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Wells Cargo Aluminum Snowmobile | 20152016 |