C.E. Smith and Malone Auto Racks Recall Boat Trailers Due to Axle Weld Failure
C.E. Smith is recalling 2021-2022 boat trailers because a weld may fail, causing the wheel to separate and 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 (axle weld failure) that can cause wheel separation and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
C.E. Smith Company, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2022 model year boat trailers, including the C.E. Smith Multi-Sport 48810, Multi-Sport 48815, Multi-Sport Plus 48870, Malone Auto Racks MicroSport MPG460, and EcoLight MPG585. The recall involves 2,043 units.
The defect involves a weld connecting the axle tube to the wheel spindle that may fail. If this weld fails, the wheel can separate from the trailer, which increases the risk of a crash.
Owners will receive notification letters mailed on June 24, 2022. C.E. Smith will provide installation instructions and a replacement axle free of charge. Owners may contact C.E. Smith at 1-800-334-2490 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MALONE AUTO RACKS, C.E. SMITH COMPANY MICROSPORT MPG460, MULTI-SPORT 48810, ECOLIGHT MPG585, MULTI-SPORT 48815
- Brand
- MALONE AUTO RACKS
- Manufacturer
- C.E. Smith Company, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Boat Trailer
- Affected units
- 2,043
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)
- MICROSPORT MPG460
- MULTI-SPORT 48810
- ECOLIGHT MPG585
- MULTI-SPORT 48815
- MULTI-SPORT PLUS 48870
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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