Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V709000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V709000 by Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 89 affected units, High Wind Conditions may cause Trailer to Detach, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect Summary
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.
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.