TiresRecall 22V-534 · Towmaster vehicles
Monroe Towmaster,LLC recall 22V-534 covers 26 Towmaster vehicles for a tires problem, reported to NHTSA on July 22, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V534000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Monroe Towmaster, LLC (Monroe Towmaster) is recalling certain 2021-2022 TC-14D, T-24, and TC-24 trailers. The tire load rating on the installed tires is less than the capacity rating of the trailer. Tires installed onto trailers were "E" rated instead of the required "F" rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 109, "New Pneumatic and certain specialty tires," and number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars."
The risk
The tires may become overloaded, which can result in tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owners may contact Monroe Towmaster's customer service at 1-320-593-4542.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.