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- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
- Problem
- Diamond C Trailer MFG. (Diamond C) is recalling certain 2023-2024 FMAX, SDX, and PX trailers equipped with a spare tire winch. The winch system that secures the spare tire to the trailer may loosen or fail over time.
- Risk
- Winch system failure can result in the tire detaching from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a secondary retention device in the form of a steel bar and latch, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2023. Owners may contact Diamond C customer service at 1-903-572-2834.
- 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
Certain 2023 and 2024 trailers with a spare tire winch may have a winch system that loosens or fails over time. If the winch fails, the spare tire can detach from the trailer while driving, which increases the risk of a crash.
An authorized dealer will install a secondary retention device, a steel bar and latch, to hold the spare tire in place. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2023. You can also contact Diamond C customer service at 1-903-572-2834, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Diamond C Trailers Fmax | 20232024 |
|---|---|
| Diamond C Trailers PX | 20232024 |
| Diamond C Trailers SDX | 20232024 |