C&m Utility Trailer recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 16, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

C & M Trailers, Inc. recalls 2015–2016 C&m Utility Trailer

Recall number

16V909000

Brand / firm

C&m

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2,605 units

Why it was recalled

Missing information on the tire placard may result in the tires being replaced with ones of an incorrect size, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

C & M Trailers Inc. (C&M) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 76x16 Utility trailers manufactured April 1, 2015, to December 4, 2016. The tire placard on the affected vehicles my not have the tire and rim size information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification", and to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

What to do

C&M will notify owners and will provide a corrected tire placard, free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2017. Owners may contact C&M customer service at 1-972-875-4258.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.