MULTIQUIP TRLR70USH 2018: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V466000

Make Model Year
MULTIQUIP TRLR70USH 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-03-23 2018-07-12 2018-07-17

Production Dates: 2018-01-25 - 2018-02-08

Manufacturers Involved: Multiquip, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: TL 20180306

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 13

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Multiquip, Inc. "Multiquip" is recalling certain 2018 Multiquip TRLR45H and TRLR70USH trailers. The center-mounted trailer jack may unexpectedly collapse from damage caused by excessive load on the trailer.

Consequence

If the center-mounted jack unexpectedly collapses, there would be an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Multiquip has notified Herc rentals, the company that owns all of the affected trailers, and will install additional gussets to the jack crossmember, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2018. Owners may contact Multiquip customer service at 1-800-421-1244. Multiquip's number for this recall is TL 20180306.

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.