SMITTYBILT SCOUT 2017: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V709000

Make Model Year
SMITTYBILT SCOUT 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-12-03 2018-10-10 2018-10-15

Production Dates: 2017-03-31 - 2018-08-05

Manufacturers Involved: Tap Worldwide, LLC

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 135

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 110

Summary

TAP Worldwide, LLC "TAP" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Smittybilt SCOUT trailer kits, sold with tires and wheels included in the kit "SKU number 87400". These trailer kits were sold without the required labeling for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating "GVWR", Gross Axle Weight Rating "GAWR", and cargo capacity statements. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence

The missing labels can result in the user overloading the trailer causing a loss of control, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

TAP will notify owners and will provide the missing labels, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact TAP customer service at 1-888-376-1417.

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.