2015 HAULMARK ALUMINUM SNOWMOBILE RECALL - #16V709000
RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES
Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc. (UTC Group) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Haulmark and Wells Cargo Aluminum Snowmobile trailers, models HAS85X16DT2, HAS85X20DT2, HAS85X22DT2, HAS85X24DT2, WAS85X1622, WAS85X2022 and WAS85X2422, manufactured June 18, 2015, to September 23, 2016. Cross winds may result in the trailers tipping or lifting, possibly causing the couplers to tear.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2015 HAULMARK ALUMINUM SNOWMOBILE |
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| Manufacturer |
Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
6/18/2015 - 9/23/2016 |
| Recalled on |
10/5/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/26/2016 |
| # Affected |
89 |
| Recalled for |
TRAILER HITCHES |
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| Description |
Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc. (UTC Group) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Haulmark and Wells Cargo Aluminum Snowmobile trailers, models HAS85X16DT2, HAS85X20DT2, HAS85X22DT2, HAS85X24DT2, WAS85X1622, WAS85X2022 and WAS85X2422, manufactured June 18, 2015, to September 23, 2016. Cross winds may result in the trailers tipping or lifting, possibly causing the couplers to tear. |
| Consequences |
If the coupler tears, the trailer can separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
UTC Group will notify owners, and dealers will attach a reinforcement plate assembly and extra coupler tube to each trailer, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2016. Owners may contact UTC Group customer service at 1-574-264-9661. UTC Group's number for this recall is ID119915. |
| 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. |
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