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- TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- Southern Pride Distributing LLC is recalling certain 2019 Lakeline Rail trailers. The trailer safety chains may not be long enough to reach the attachment points on the tow vehicle.
- Risk
- If the safety chains are too short to be used, there is a risk that the trailer may completely detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Southern Pride Distributing will notify owners, and will replace the safety chains with ones that are the correct length, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2019. Owners may contact Southern Pride Distributing customer service at 1-731-696-3175.
- 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 2019 trailers may have safety chains that are not long enough to reach the attachment points on the tow vehicle. If the chains cannot be used properly, the trailer may completely detach from the tow vehicle while driving, which increases the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer, Southern Pride Distributing LLC, will notify affected owners and will replace the safety chains with ones of the correct length at no cost. The recall began November 27, 2019. Owners can contact Southern Pride Distributing customer service at 1-731-696-3175.
If you own a 2019 trailer of this type, check whether your safety chains reach the tow vehicle's attachment points, and contact the company for the free replacement. You can also check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Southern Pride Lakeline Rail | 2019 |
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