Wells Cargo Aluminum Snowmobile recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 5, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc. recalls 2015–2016 Wells Cargo Aluminum Snowmobile

Recall number

16V709000

Brand / firm

Wells Cargo, Haulmark

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 89 units

Why it was recalled

If the coupler tears, the trailer can separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc. (UTC Group) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Haulmark and Wells Cargo Aluminum Snowmobile trailers, models HAS85X16DT2, HAS85X20DT2, HAS85X22DT2, HAS85X24DT2, WAS85X1622, WAS85X2022 and WAS85X2422, manufactured June 18, 2015, to September 23, 2016. Cross winds may result in the trailers tipping or lifting, possibly causing the couplers to tear.

What to do

UTC Group will notify owners, and dealers will attach a reinforcement plate assembly and extra coupler tube to each trailer, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2016. Owners may contact UTC Group customer service at 1-574-264-9661. UTC Group's number for this recall is ID119915.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.