CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC; STRUCTURE
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- Severed brake and/or light wiring can cause the brakes or brake lights to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
On certain 2016, 2017 and 2018 Futura Low Loader trailers, the left and right drawbars can disconnect from the front rail of the trailer chassis. A loose drawbar can swing and sever the trailer's brake and light wiring.
If the wiring is cut, the trailer brakes or brake lights can fail, which increases the risk of a crash. The trailers also fail to meet federal lighting and brake system safety standards.
Futura Trailers Ltd will notify owners. Authorized dealers will install an additional aluminum angle bracket at the junction of the left and right drawbars at no cost to you. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners can contact Futura customer service at 1-855-744-3877, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Futura LOW Loader | 201620172018 |
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