HIGH ALTITUDE TRAILER XT50 2019: STRUCTURE:BODY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V432000

Make Model Year
HIGH ALTITUDE TRAILER XT50 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-07-28 2020-07-28 2020-07-28

Manufacturers Involved: High Altitude Trailer Co LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2020G27

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

High Altitude Trailer Co, LLC "HATC" is recalling certain 2019-2020 XT50 trailers retrofitted with a black rear swing arm spare tire carrier. The weld on the retrofitted rear swing arm bracket may fail causing the rear swing arm, spare tire, and any other attached items to break away from the trailer frame.

Consequence

If the rear swing arm spare tire carrier bracket weld fails, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

HATC has notified owners, and dealers will add reinforcing welds along the top seam of the swing arm bracket and trailer frame, free of charge. For customers not in the immediate region, the manufacturer will coordinate with a local welding repair shop to add the welds and reimburse the shop directly. The recall began July 28, 2020. Owners may contact HATC customer service at 1-720-391-6685. HATC's number for this recall is 2020G27.

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.