2019 Multiquip WT5C recall: trailer hitch
⚠️ What's wrong
Multiquip, Inc. (Multiquip) is recalling certain 2019 WT5C trailers. The connection points for the safety chain are incorrect.
💥 The risk
The incorrect attachment points may result in the safety chains being too short, possibly interfering with steerability of the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Multiquip will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the mounting position of safety chains, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2020. Owners may contact Multiquip customer service at 1-800-421-1244. Multiquip's number for this recall is WT20191031.
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
- 20V021000
- Manufacturer recall #
- WT20191031
- Manufacturer
- Multiquip, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 119
- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Owner phone
- 1-800-421-1244
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 24, 2020
- 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.