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- TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- Outdoors RV Manufacturing (ORV) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Trail Series MTN TRX 22TRX toyhauler travel trailers. The axles may be incorrectly mounted too far forward, potentially causing light tongue weight on the tow vehicle.
- Risk
- Light tongue weight can lead to unsafe towing conditions including trailer sway and/or the trailer becoming separated from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- ORV will notify owners, and dealers will move the axles 10 inches back towards the rear of the trailer to increase the tongue weight, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact ORV customer service at 1-541-962-1866, extension 222. ORV's number for this recall is 2019-001.
- 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 travel trailers have axles that may be mounted too far forward, which can result in light tongue weight on the tow vehicle. Light tongue weight can lead to unsafe towing conditions, including trailer sway and the trailer becoming separated from the tow vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will move the axles 10 inches back toward the rear of the trailer to increase tongue weight. The repair is free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019.
If you own an affected trailer, contact Outdoors RV Manufacturing customer service at 1-541-962-1866, extension 222, and reference recall number 2019-001. You can also check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Outdoors RV Trail Series | 20192020 |
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