Our severity:High NHTSA·18V709000·Announced 2018-10-10

Smittybilt Recalls 2017-2018 SCOUT Trailer Kits for Missing Weight Labels

TAP Worldwide is recalling 135 Smittybilt SCOUT trailer kits sold without required weight rating labels, which could lead to overloading and loss of control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 risk-of-harm product (potential loss of control/crash) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

TAP Worldwide, LLC is recalling certain 2017-2018 Smittybilt SCOUT trailer kits, specifically those sold with tires and wheels included (SKU number 87400). A total of 135 units are affected by this recall.

The recalled trailer kits were sold without the required labeling for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and cargo capacity statements. This failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110 means users may not have accurate information regarding the trailer's weight limits. The missing labels can result in the user overloading the trailer, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall began on December 3, 2018. TAP will notify owners and provide the missing labels free of charge. Owners may contact TAP customer service at 1-888-376-1417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product: SMITTYBILT SCOUT
Brand: SMITTYBILT
Manufacturer: TAP Worldwide, LLC
Category: Vehicle — Trailer Kit
Hazard: loss-of-control
crash
Affected units: 135

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)

SCOUT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · TAP Worldwide, LLC

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