Outdoors RV Trail Series recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 4, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Outdoors RV Manufacturing recalls 2019–2020 Outdoors RV Trail Series

Recall number

19V708000

Brand / firm

Outdoors RV

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 30 units

Why it was recalled

Light tongue weight can lead to unsafe towing conditions including trailer sway and/or the trailer becoming separated from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Outdoors RV Manufacturing (ORV) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Trail Series MTN TRX 22TRX toyhauler travel trailers. The axles may be incorrectly mounted too far forward, potentially causing light tongue weight on the tow vehicle.

What to do

ORV will notify owners, and dealers will move the axles 10 inches back towards the rear of the trailer to increase the tongue weight, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact ORV customer service at 1-541-962-1866, extension 222. ORV's number for this recall is 2019-001.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.