Hazard
27 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 27 trailer separation recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 22 (81%) are Severe.
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all trailer separation recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.
A recall can carry multiple tags — a Listeria recall might also be tagged ready-to-eat and undeclared-allergen. Use the full-text search if you want to combine hazard tags with brand or category filters.
Forest River is recalling certain 2026 Spirit travel trailers because the installed safety chains may not meet the actual Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, posing a risk of trailer separation from the tow vehicle.
Starcraft RV is recalling 45 units of the 2025 Autumn Ridge travel trailer because undersized safety chains could fail, allowing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
Starcraft RV is recalling 2025 Autumn Ridge travel trailers because the installed safety chains are rated below the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, creating a risk of trailer separation.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2022 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles because trailer hitch bolts may be insufficiently tightened. Loose bolts could fall out and cause the trailer hitch to separate, increasing crash risk.
Cross Country is recalling 2022 trailers because improperly welded couplers may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle, increasing crash risk.
Joe's Trailer Mfg. is recalling 2021-2022 Great Lakes Tandem 16', 18', and 20' trailers because improperly welded couplers may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing is recalling 2022 50SR and 70SR trailers because improperly welded couplers may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
Keystone is recalling certain 2022 Bullet, Outback, and Passport travel trailers due to improper welds on the coupler hitch. The defect can cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle, increasing crash and injury risk.
KZRV is recalling 2022 Stratus, Connect, Sonic, and SportTrek travel trailers because improperly welded couplers may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
Forest River is recalling certain 2022 travel trailers due to improperly welded couplers that may cause trailer separation from the tow vehicle. Dealers will replace the coupler at no charge.
Norco Industries is recalling certain frames with Model CA-5400 couplers due to improper welding that may cause trailer separation.
Pacific Trailer is recalling RAM A Frame 2 5/16" couplers because improper welding may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
Forest River is recalling certain 2021-2022 Continental and Cargo Mate cargo trailers due to an improperly welded coupler. The defect may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle, increasing crash risk.
B&W Custom Truck Beds is recalling 5/8-inch stainless steel locking receiver hitch pins because the lock can be removed without a key, allowing the ball mount to detach.
Forest River is recalling certain 2018-2021 travel trailers because the breakaway safety switch may not engage the trailer brakes during separation from the tow vehicle. This defect can cause loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2021 Prime Time Avenger travel trailers because safety chains may be incorrectly attached, posing a risk of total trailer separation.
Horizon Global is recalling specific Reese Elite Aftermarket Gooseball kits installed on Chevrolet and GMC trucks due to a risk of trailer separation.
KZRV is recalling 2016 MXT travel trailers because the safety chains are rated for less weight than the vehicle's gross weight rating, posing a crash risk if the main connection fails.
Cruiser RV is recalling 2016-2017 Stryker travel trailers because the safety chains are rated for less weight than the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating.
Open Range is recalling 2012-2015 Journeyer trailers because the safety chains are not rated high enough to support the trailer's weight if the main connection fails.
Highland Ridge RV is recalling 2015-2016 travel trailers because the safety chains are rated for less weight than the trailers' gross vehicle weight rating.
Vermeer is recalling specific 2015 TLR30HD and TLR30LD trailers because an incorrectly installed safety chain may fail to prevent the trailer from separating from the tow vehicle.
Vermeer is recalling three HG6000TX horizontal grinder trailers because a defective kingpin may fail, causing the trailer to separate from the towing vehicle.
Fontaine is recalling certain air actuated fifth wheel assemblies because the mounting bracket may not position correctly, which could cause the trailer to separate from the vehicle.
PACCAR is recalling 2011 Kenworth T700 trucks with specific fifth wheel assemblies that may not fully lock, risking trailer separation.