Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V366000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Joe's Trailer Mfg. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-05-20.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V366000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Manufacturer
Joe's Trailer Mfg.
Vehicles affected
20
Reported to NHTSA
2022-05-20
Owners notified
2022-07-20

Defect description

Joe's Trailer Mfg. (Joe's) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Great Lakes Tandem 16', 18' and 20' trailers. The coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.

Safety risk

Trailer separation from a tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Joe's will inspect and replace the coupler as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed in July 20, 2022. Owners may contact Joe's customer service at 1-734-261-0050.

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.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
GREAT LAKES Tandem 16'2022 2021
GREAT LAKES Tandem 18'2022 2021
GREAT LAKES Tandem 20'2022 2021

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.