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- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- Joe's Trailer Mfg. (Joe's) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Great Lakes Tandem 16', 18' and 20' trailers. The coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
- Risk
- Trailer separation from a tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Joe's will inspect and replace the coupler as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed in July 20, 2022. Owners may contact Joe's customer service at 1-734-261-0050.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A welding defect in the coupler, the part that connects the trailer to the tow vehicle, can cause the trailer to separate from the vehicle while towing. If the trailer comes loose, it can greatly increase the risk of a crash.
The free remedy is an inspection of the coupler, with replacement as needed, performed by Joe's Trailer Mfg. Owner notification letters were mailed in July 2022. If you own an affected trailer, contact Joe's Trailer Mfg. customer service at 1-734-261-0050 to arrange the free inspection. You can also check your trailer's VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Great Lakes Tandem 16' | 20212022 |
|---|---|
| Great Lakes Tandem 18' | 20212022 |
| Great Lakes Tandem 20' | 20212022 |