The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V366000·Announced 2022-05-20

Great Lakes Tandem Trailers Recalled for Improperly Welded Couplers

Joe's Trailer Mfg. is recalling 2021-2022 Great Lakes Tandem 16', 18', and 20' trailers 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 is a criterion for a Severe (4) rating under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Joe's Trailer Mfg. is recalling certain 2021-2022 Great Lakes Tandem 16', 18', and 20' trailers. The recall involves 20 units in total.

The defect is an improperly welded coupler, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle. Trailer separation from a tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Owners may contact Joe's customer service at 1-734-261-0050. Joe's will inspect and replace the coupler as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 20, 2022. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
GREAT LAKES TANDEM 16', TANDEM 20', TANDEM 18'
Brand
GREAT LAKES
Manufacturer
Joe's Trailer Mfg.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle / Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
20

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)

  • TANDEM 16'
  • TANDEM 20'
  • TANDEM 18'

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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