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- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Problem
- Southwest Products (Southwest) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 QP25, QP35, and QP45/50 trailer-mounted generator sets manufactured January 8, 2013, to November 30, 2016. The trailer tongue portion of the trailer may separate from the rest of the trailer body carrying the generator.
- Risk
- If the generator section of the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle, it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Southwest will replace the trailer assembly free of charge. The recall began on February 3, 2017. Owners may contact Southwest customer service at 1-602-269-3581.
- 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 trailer-mounted generator sets built between January 2013 and November 2016 may have a trailer tongue that separates from the trailer body carrying the generator. The generator section can detach from the tow vehicle while the unit is on the road.
If the generator section detaches, it becomes a road hazard for you and other drivers and raises the risk of a crash.
Southwest Products will replace the trailer assembly free of charge. Contact Southwest customer service at 1-602-269-3581 to arrange the remedy, and check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Southwest QP25 Generator | 2013201420152016 |
|---|---|
| Southwest QP35 Generator | 2013201420152016 |
| Southwest QP45/50 Generator | 2013201420152016 |