NHTSA Campaign 16V709000
TRAILER HITCHES
Issued by Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc. · Reported Oct 5, 2016 · 89 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAULMARK | ALUMINUM SNOWMOBILE | 2015 | 89 |
| HAULMARK | ALUMINUM SNOWMOBILE | 2016 | 89 |
| WELLS CARGO | ALUMINUM SNOWMOBILE | 2015 | 89 |
| WELLS CARGO | ALUMINUM SNOWMOBILE | 2016 | 89 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V709000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.