CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; PARKING BRAKE; WHEELS
- Problem
- Transcraft Corporation (Transcraft) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Platform trailers equipped with certain fork lift kits and adjustable wheel stops. The adjustable wheel stops may detach.
- Risk
- If the wheel stop detaches while the trailer is parked and in use, there is an increased risk of crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Transcraft notified owners and provided repair instructions to inspect and repair the wheel stop assemblies, free of charge. The recall began November 13, 2020. Owners may contact Transcraft customer service at 1-877-489-9020. Transcraft's number for this recall is B20016.
- 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 Transcraft platform trailers are equipped with fork lift kits and adjustable wheel stops that may come loose and detach. The problem affects trailers from the 2016 through 2021 model years that have these specific fork lift kits and wheel stops.
If a wheel stop detaches while the trailer is parked and in use, the risk of a crash or injury increases. Owners should stop using a trailer they suspect is affected until the wheel stop assemblies have been inspected and repaired.
The repair is free. Transcraft has provided repair instructions to inspect and repair the wheel stop assemblies, and owners can contact Transcraft customer service at 1-877-489-9020 (recall number B20016). Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your trailer is covered.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Transcraft Platform Trailer | 201620172018201920202021 |
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