The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V459000·Announced 2017-07-19

Carry-On Trailer Recalls 2017 Models Due to Electric Brake Defect

Carry-On Trailer is recalling 2017 Utility, Dump, and Enclosed trailers because a faulty breakaway box light may cause the circuit board to fail, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake failure) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any deaths or serious injuries, placing it in the High severity category.

Plain-English summary

Carry-On Trailer Corp. is recalling certain 2017 Utility, Dump, and Enclosed trailers equipped with electric brakes. The affected trailers use a Bright Way breakaway box (number 2305) that has a push-to-test light which may remain lit at all times.

If the push-to-test light remains lit for an extended period, the circuit board might fail. This failure could cause the breakaway brakes to not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash if the trailer separates from the tow vehicle.

Carry-On Trailer has notified owners, and dealers will retrofit the previous version breakaway charger free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2017. Owners may contact Carry-On Trailer customer service at 1-706-356-5379 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CARRY-ON TRAILER ENCLOSED, UTILITY, DUMP
Brand
CARRY-ON TRAILER
Manufacturer
Carry-On Trailer Corp.
Category
Vehicle — Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
2,728

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 (3)

  • ENCLOSED
  • UTILITY
  • DUMP

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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