Known Recalls

Model year record

2015 HAULMARK Aluminum Snowmobile

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

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.