The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V363000·Announced 2022-05-20

Bravo Recalls 2021 Trailers Due to Improperly Welded Couplers

Bravo Trailers is recalling 2021 Hero, Scout, and Star models because improperly welded couplers may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.

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 (improperly welded coupler) that may cause trailer separation, which the source states can increase the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Bravo Trailers, LLC is recalling certain 2021 Hero, Scout, and Star trailers. The recall involves 565 units where the coupler was improperly welded. This defect may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Owners of affected vehicles should contact Bravo's customer service at 1-574-848-7500. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 18, 2022. Dealers will inspect and replace the coupler as necessary, free of charge.

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.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
BRAVO SCOUT, STAR, HERO
Brand
BRAVO
Manufacturer
Bravo Trailers, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
565

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 (3)

  • SCOUT
  • STAR
  • HERO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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