Futura Low Loader recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 30, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Futura Trailers Ltd recalls 2016–2018 Futura Low Loader

Recall number

18V210000

Brand / firm

Futura

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 204 units

Why it was recalled

Severed brake and/or light wiring can cause the brakes or brake lights to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Futura Trailers Ltd (Futura) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Low Loader trailers. The left and right drawbars may disconnect from the front rail of the trailer chassis allowing the draw bars to swing and sever the trailer brake and light wires. 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," and number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

What to do

Futura will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional aluminum angle bracket to the junction of the left and right draw-bar, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Futura customer service at 1-855-744-3877.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.