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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 16V709📅 Oct 5, 2016

2015–2016 Haulmark Aluminum Snowmobile & 2015–2016 Wells Cargo Aluminum Snowmobile recall: trailer hitch

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V709000
Manufacturer recall #
ID119915
Manufacturer
Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc.
Vehicles affected
89
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 26, 2016
Built
Jun 18, 2015 – Sep 23, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V709 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V709?

2015–2016 Haulmark Aluminum Snowmobile & 2015–2016 Wells Cargo Aluminum Snowmobile. 89 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Haulmark dealer to book the free repair.