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High Altitude Trailer XT50 Recall 20V432: Spare Tire Carrier Weld Can Fail and Detach

NHTSA campaign 20V432, reported July 28, 2020, 6 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

On certain trailers fitted with a black rear swing arm spare tire carrier, the weld on the bracket can fail. If that happens, the swing arm, spare tire, and anything else attached to it can break away from the trailer frame.

A spare tire coming loose from the trailer can strike other vehicles or people on the road and raise the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this hazard, especially if their trailer has a retrofitted carrier.

The repair is free. Dealers will add reinforcing welds along the top seam of the swing arm bracket and trailer frame. Owners not in the immediate region can have a local welding shop perform the work, with the manufacturer reimbursing the shop directly. Contact High Altitude Trailer Co customer service at 1-720-391-6685, referencing recall 2020G27, and check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V432High Altitude Trailer Co LLC
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Problem
High Altitude Trailer Co, LLC (HATC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 XT50 trailers retrofitted with a black rear swing arm spare tire carrier. The weld on the retrofitted rear swing arm bracket may fail causing the rear swing arm, spare tire, and any other attached items to break away from the trailer frame.
Risk
If the rear swing arm spare tire carrier bracket weld fails, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
HATC has notified owners, and dealers will add reinforcing welds along the top seam of the swing arm bracket and trailer frame, free of charge. For customers not in the immediate region, the manufacturer will coordinate with a local welding repair shop to add the welds and reimburse the shop directly. The recall began July 28, 2020. Owners may contact HATC customer service at 1-720-391-6685. HATC's number for this recall is 2020G27.
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.

Affected vehicles

High Altitude Trailer XT5020192020