C&M CARGO TRAILER 2016: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V924000

Make Model Year
C&M CARGO TRAILER 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-02-21 2016-12-22 2016-12-22

Production Dates: 2016-07-01 - 2016-12-01

Manufacturers Involved: C & M Trailers, Inc.

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 35

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

C&M Trailers Inc. "C&M" is recalling certain 2016 5x10 Cargo Trailers manufactured July 1, 2016, to December 1, 2016. The affected trailers may be missing the required license plate illumination. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

A lack of trailer lighting may make it difficult for other drivers to see the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

C&M will notify owners, and dealers correct the lights and install a new license plate cover, free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2017. Owners may contact C&M customer service at 1-972-875-4528.

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.