Trailer hitchesRecall 16V-709 · Haulmark and Wells Cargo vehicles
Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc. recall 16V-709 covers 89 Haulmark and Wells Cargo vehicles for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on October 5, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 85% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V709000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the coupler tears, the trailer can separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
85%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 18, 2015 to September 23, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.