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Xtreme Outdoors Little GUY Mini MAX Recall 20V448: Trailer Weight Label Wrong, Risking Towing Overload Crash

NHTSA campaign 20V448, reported July 30, 2020, 145 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The certification label on these trailers understates the curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating and cargo carrying capacity. Because the listed limits are too low, the trailer may be towed beyond what the tow vehicle can safely handle, and the trailer also does not meet certain federal tire and certification requirements.

If the trailer exceeds the tow vehicle's towing capacity, the combination can become harder to control, raising the risk of a vehicle crash.

The manufacturer, Xtreme Outdoors, will notify owners, and dealers will provide new certification labels with the correct information at no charge. Owners can contact Xtreme Outdoors customer service at 1-888-469-9688, and should check their vehicle identification number for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V448Xtreme Outdoors
Component
TIRES
Problem
Xtreme Outdoors (Xtreme) is recalling certain 2020 Little Guy Mini Max Trailers. The curb weight, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) are understated on the certification label, affecting how well the trailer may be towed. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire selection and Rims" and 49 CFR part 567, "Certification."
Risk
There is a risk that the trailer may exceed the towing capacity of the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Xtreme will notify owners, and dealers will send new certification labels for all trailers affected by this recall, free of charge. Unsold units that are outside Xtreme Outdoors control will also be issued new paperwork with the correct information. The recall began September 22, 2020. Owners may contact Xtreme customer service at 1-888-469-9688.
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

Xtreme Outdoors Little GUY Mini MAX2020