The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V534000·Announced 2022-07-22

Monroe Towmaster Recalls Trailers With Incorrect Tire Load Ratings

Monroe Towmaster is recalling 2021-2022 TC-14D, T-24, and TC-24 trailers because installed tires have a lower load rating than required, increasing the risk of tire failure and crashes.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tire load rating) that can result in tire failure and increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Monroe Towmaster, LLC is recalling certain 2021-2022 TC-14D, T-24, and TC-24 trailers. The recall involves 26 vehicles where the installed tires have a load rating that is less than the capacity rating of the trailer. Specifically, the tires were "E" rated instead of the required "F" rating, which means these vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 109 and 119.

The defect may cause the tires to become overloaded, which can result in tire failure and increase the risk of a crash. No specific dates or geographic distribution details are provided in the source text.

Dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge. Owners may contact Monroe Towmaster's customer service at 1-320-593-4542 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TOWMASTER TC-14D, TC-24, T-24
Brand
TOWMASTER
Manufacturer
Monroe Towmaster,LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
26

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)

  • TC-14D
  • TC-24
  • T-24

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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