The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·22V398000·Announced 2022-06-07

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

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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
Hazard
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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