Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 16V709000

Trailer hitches

Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2016-10-05.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V709000

Trailer hitches

Component
Trailer hitches
Manufacturer
Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc.
Vehicles affected
89
Reported to NHTSA
2016-10-05
Owners notified
2016-10-26

Defect 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.

Safety risk

If the coupler tears, the trailer can separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
HAULMARK Aluminum Snowmobile2016 2015
WELLS CARGO Aluminum Snowmobile2016 2015

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.