Mechanical: winchRecall 26V-553 · 2025–2026 Magic Tilt Aluminum Watercraft Trailer

Magic Tilt Trailers, Inc. recall 26V-553 covers 3,949 2025–2026 Magic Tilt Aluminum Watercraft Trailer for a mechanical: winch problem, reported to NHTSA on August 28, 2026.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3,9491 model

ReportedAug 28, 2026Owners notified Oct 9, 2026

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 26V553000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

Magic Tilt Trailers, Inc. (Magic Tilt) is recalling certain 2025-2026 aluminum personal watercraft boat trailers. The weld between the winch and base plate may fail, causing the winch to separate from the mount.

The risk

A detached winch may increase the risk of injury to people near the trailer.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will replace the winch posts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2026. Owners may contact Magic Tilt customer service at 1-727-535-5561.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Magic Tilt Aluminum Watercraft Trailer2025, 2026

Built from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.