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Quality Trailers Ohio A Recall 22V824: Improperly welded coupler may let trailer separate from tow vehicle

NHTSA campaign 22V824, reported November 2, 2022, 534 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2022 Quality Trailers Ohio trailers have a coupler that was improperly welded. The weld defect may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle while in use.

If a trailer separates from the tow vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and check whether their trailer is affected.

Quality Trailers will provide inspection instructions and replace the couplers as necessary, free of charge. Owners who received the notification letter mailed November 23, 2022 can contact Quality Trailers customer service at 1-330-332-9630. You can also check your trailer's VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V824Quality Trailers Ohio, Inc.
Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Problem
Quality Trailers Ohio, Inc. (Quality Trailers) is recalling certain 2022 A, AW, B, and DH trailers. The coupler was improperly welded, which may cause a trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
Risk
Trailer separation from a tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Quality Trailers will provide inspection instructions and replace the couplers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2022. Owners may contact Quality Trailers customer service at 1-330-332-9630.
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.

Affected vehicles

Quality Trailers Ohio A2022
Quality Trailers Ohio AW2022
Quality Trailers Ohio Economy Series DH2022
Quality Trailers Ohio Tandem B2022