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HighNHTSA·20V096000·Announced 2020-02-20

SMC Laramie Trailers Recalled for Incorrect Tire Pressure Placard

SMC Trailers is recalling 2019-2020 Laramie trailers because the Federal Placard lists the incorrect tire PSI, which may lead to overinflation and tire failure.

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 risk-of-harm product (tire failure leading to crash) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

SMC Trailers is recalling certain 2019-2020 Laramie trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the Federal Placard indicates the incorrect tire PSI. This error may result in the tires being overinflated, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Tires inflated to the limit provided on the incorrect label could fail, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 35 vehicles.

SMC Trailers will notify owners, and dealers will provide new placards with the correct PSI listed, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2020. Owners may contact SMC Trailers customer service at 1-574-966-5598 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SMC LARAMIE
Brand
SMC
Manufacturer
SMC Trailers
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
35

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)

  • LARAMIE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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