Electrical system: wiringRecall 18V-210 · 2016–2018 Futura LOW Loader
Futura Trailers Ltd recall 18V-210 covers 204 2016–2018 Futura LOW Loader for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on March 30, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 62% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V210000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Futura Trailers Ltd (Futura) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Low Loader trailers. The left and right drawbars may disconnect from the front rail of the trailer chassis allowing the draw bars to swing and sever the trailer brake and light wires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," and number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
The risk
Severed brake and/or light wiring can cause the brakes or brake lights to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Futura will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional aluminum angle bracket to the junction of the left and right draw-bar, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Futura customer service at 1-855-744-3877.
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
62%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 8 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 2016 to March 30, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.