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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V505000·Announced 2021-07-01

Bwise Recalls 2021-2022 Trailers Due to Coupler Defect

Bwise is recalling 2021-2022 Utility, Car Hauler, Dump, Tilt, and Equipment trailers because a coupler defect may cause the trailer to uncouple, increasing crash risk.

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 (coupler failure) that can cause the trailer to uncouple, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Bwise Manufacturing is recalling certain 2021-2022 Utility, Car Hauler, Dump, Tilt, and Equipment trailers. The recall affects 2,786 units equipped with Wallace Forge medium-duty adjustable mount couplers. The defect involves a missing .750" radius piece, which may cause excessive play in the coupler.

Excessive play in the mount coupler can cause the trailer to uncouple while in use, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will replace the coupler free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Bwise's customer service at 1-717-261-0922 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BWISE DUMP TRAILER, EQUIPMENT TRAILER, UTILITY TRAILER, TILT TRAILER
Brand
BWISE
Manufacturer
Bwise Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
2,786

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 (5)

  • DUMP TRAILER
  • EQUIPMENT TRAILER
  • UTILITY TRAILER
  • TILT TRAILER
  • CAR HAULER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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