Towmaster Tc-14d recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 22, 2022

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Monroe Towmaster,LLC recalls 2021–2022 Towmaster Tc-14d, Tc-24, T-24

Recall number

22V534000

Brand / firm

Towmaster

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 26 units

Why it was recalled

The tires may become overloaded, which can result in tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Monroe Towmaster, LLC (Monroe Towmaster) is recalling certain 2021-2022 TC-14D, T-24, and TC-24 trailers. The tire load rating on the installed tires is less than the capacity rating of the trailer. Tires installed onto trailers were "E" rated instead of the required "F" rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 109, "New Pneumatic and certain specialty tires," and number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars."

What to do

Dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owners may contact Monroe Towmaster's customer service at 1-320-593-4542.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.