The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V778000·Announced 2019-10-30

Temp-Air Recalls 2017-2019 EBB-80 Trailers Due to Hitch Coupling Defect

Temp-Air is recalling 2017-2019 EBB-80 trailers because an incorrect hitch coupling may limit adjustability, potentially causing the trailer to drag and increasing crash risk.

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 structural vehicle defect where improper hitch adjustment may cause the trailer to drag, increasing the risk of a crash. No injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Temp-Air, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2019 EBB-80 trailers. The recall addresses a defect where an incorrect hitch coupling may have been installed. This issue limits the adjustability of the hitch, which can result in an improper trailer receiver angle.

If the user cannot properly adjust the hitch height to ensure proper trailer leveling, the trailer may suddenly drag. This condition increases the risk of a crash.

Temp-Air will notify owners and replace the hitch rail with the correct one free of charge. The recall began on November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Temp-Air customer service at 1-952-894-3000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TEMP AIR EBB-80
Brand
TEMP AIR
Manufacturer
Temp-Air, Inc
Category
Vehicle — Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
8

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)

  • EBB-80

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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