Malone Auto Racks Microsport Mpg460 recalled over E. coli risk

Recall date

June 7, 2022

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

C.E. Smith Company, Inc. recalls 2021–2022 Malone Auto Racks, C.E. Smith Company — 5 models

Recall number

22V398000

Brand / firm

Malone Auto Racks, C.E. Smith Company

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2,043 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.