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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 22V398📅 Jun 7, 2022

2021–2022 C.e. Smith Company Multi-Sport 48810 & 2021–2022 C.e. Smith Company Multi-Sport 48815 + 3 more recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

C.E. Smith Company, Inc. (C.E. Smith) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C.E. Smith Company Multi-Sport 48810 and 48815, Multi-Sport Plus 48870, Malone Auto Racks MicroSport MPG460, and EcoLight MPG585 boat trailers. The weld connecting the axle tube to the wheel spindle may fail, causing the wheel to separate from the trailer.

💥 The risk

Losing a wheel off the trailer increases the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

C.E. Smith will provide installation instructions and a replacement axle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 24, 2022. Owners may contact C.E. Smith at 1-800-334-2490.

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
22V398000
Manufacturer
C.E. Smith Company, Inc.
Vehicles affected
2,043
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-800-334-2490
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 24, 2022
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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 22V398 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 22V398?

2021–2022 C.e. Smith Company Multi-Sport 48810 & 2021–2022 C.e. Smith Company Multi-Sport 48815 + 3 more. 2,043 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized C.e. Smith Company dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-334-2490.