DIAMOND C TRAILERS FMAX 2024: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V655000

Make Model Year
DIAMOND C TRAILERS FMAX 2024
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-11-29 2023-09-28 2023-09-29

Manufacturers Involved: Diamond C Trailer MFG

Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2523

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Diamond C Trailer MFG. "Diamond C" is recalling certain 2023-2024 FMAX, SDX, and PX trailers equipped with a spare tire winch. The winch system that secures the spare tire to the trailer may loosen or fail over time.

Consequence

Winch system failure can result in the tire detaching from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a secondary retention device in the form of a steel bar and latch, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2023. Owners may contact Diamond C customer service at 1-903-572-2834.

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.