The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V709000·Announced 2016-10-05

NHTSA Recalls 2015-2016 Wells Cargo and Haulmark Snowmobile Trailers

Universal Trailer Cargo Group is recalling 89 aluminum snowmobile trailers because cross winds may cause them to tip or lift, potentially tearing the couplers.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect where the trailer can separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criterion for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc. (UTC Group) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Haulmark and Wells Cargo Aluminum Snowmobile trailers. The affected models are HAS85X16DT2, HAS85X20DT2, HAS85X22DT2, HAS85X24DT2, WAS85X1622, WAS85X2022, and WAS85X2422, which were manufactured between June 18, 2015, and September 23, 2016. A total of 89 units are affected by this recall.

The defect involves the potential for cross winds to result in the trailers tipping or lifting. This action may cause the couplers to tear. If the coupler tears, the trailer can separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WELLS CARGO, HAULMARK ALUMINUM SNOWMOBILE
Brand
WELLS CARGO
Manufacturer
Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
89

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ALUMINUM SNOWMOBILE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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