Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V021000

Trailer hitches

Multiquip, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-01-16.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V021000

Trailer hitches

Component
Trailer hitches
Manufacturer
Multiquip, Inc.
Vehicles affected
119
Reported to NHTSA
2020-01-16
Owners notified
2020-01-24

Defect description

Multiquip, Inc. (Multiquip) is recalling certain 2019 WT5C trailers. The connection points for the safety chain are incorrect.

Safety risk

The incorrect attachment points may result in the safety chains being too short, possibly interfering with steerability of the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Multiquip will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the mounting position of safety chains, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2020. Owners may contact Multiquip customer service at 1-800-421-1244. Multiquip's number for this recall is WT20191031.

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

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
MULTIQUIP WT5C2019

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.