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2015-2016 Haulmark Aluminum Snowmobile and Wells Cargo Aluminum Snowmobile recall: trailer hitches

Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 5, 2016. It covers about 89 vehicles.

vehicles affected
89
reported
Oct 5, 2016
owners notified
Oct 26, 2016

Trailer hitches

What is 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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 16V709000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V709000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Haulmark Aluminum Snowmobile and Wells Cargo Aluminum Snowmobile trailer hitches?

Yes. Recall 16V709000, reported on October 5, 2016, covers about 89 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V709000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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