C&m Boat Trailer recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 20, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

C & M Trailers, Inc. recalls 2016 C&m Boat Trailer, Jet Ski Trailer, Utility Trailer

Recall number

16V912000

Brand / firm

C&m

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 670 units

Why it was recalled

Missing reflex reflectors may make the trailer more difficult to be seen by other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

C&M Trailers Inc. (C&M) is recalling certain model year 2016 Boat Trailers, Jet Ski Trailers and 5x10 Utility Trailers manufactured June 1, 2016, to December 1, 2016. The affected trailers may be missing front reflex reflectors. 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."

What to do

C&M will notify owners and will send them the missing reflex reflectors to install, free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2017. Owners may contact C&M customer service at 1-972-875-4528.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.