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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 18V210📅 Apr 2, 2018

2016–2018 Futura LOW Loader recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

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
18V210000
Manufacturer
Futura Trailers Ltd
Vehicles affected
204
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC; STRUCTURE
Owner phone
1-855-744-3877
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 30, 2018
Built
Aug 1, 2016 – Mar 30, 2018
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 18V210 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 18V210?

2016–2018 Futura LOW Loader. 204 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Futura dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-855-744-3877.