The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V779000·Announced 2017-12-06

Travel Lite Recalls 2018 Falcon Trailers Due to Underrated Hitch Coupler

Travel Lite is recalling 2018 Falcon recreational trailers because an underrated hitch coupler was installed, which could cause the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (underrated hitch coupler) that could lead to the trailer becoming unhitched, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a score of 4 (Severe) involving structural defects or significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Travel Lite RV is recalling certain 2018 Falcon recreational trailers, specifically models F-23TH and F-23RB. The recall involves 163 units where a 2-inch Class III hitch coupler was mistakenly installed instead of the required 2 5/16-inch Class III hitch coupler.

The installed coupler is under-rated for the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the trailer. This defect could cause the trailer to become unhitched from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on April 6, 2018. Owners may contact Travel Lite customer service at 1-574-831-3000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TRAVEL LITE FALCON
Brand
TRAVEL LITE
Manufacturer
Travel Lite Rv
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
163

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)

  • FALCON

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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