The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V466000·Announced 2018-07-12

Multiquip Recalls 2018 Trailers Due to Center-Mounted Jack Collapse Risk

Multiquip is recalling 2018 TRLR45H and TRLR70USH trailers because the center-mounted jack may collapse under excessive load, increasing the risk of injury.

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 (jack collapse) that poses a risk of injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Multiquip, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Multiquip TRLR45H and TRLR70USH trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the center-mounted trailer jack may unexpectedly collapse due to damage caused by excessive load on the trailer.

If the center-mounted jack unexpectedly collapses, there is an increased risk of injury. The recall began on March 23, 2018. Multiquip has notified Herc rentals, the company that owns all of the affected trailers, and will install additional gussets to the jack crossmember free of charge.

Owners may contact Multiquip customer service at 1-800-421-1244. Multiquip's number for this recall is TL 20180306. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
MULTIQUIP TRLR45H, TRLR70USH
Brand
MULTIQUIP
Manufacturer
Multiquip, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
13

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 (2)

  • TRLR45H
  • TRLR70USH

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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