HAULMARK ALUMINUM SNOWMOBILE 2016: TRAILER HITCHES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V709000

Make Model Year
HAULMARK ALUMINUM SNOWMOBILE 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-10-26 2016-10-05 2016-10-05

Production Dates: 2015-06-18 - 2016-09-23

Manufacturers Involved: Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: ID119915

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 89

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the coupler tears, the trailer can separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

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.