The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V603000·Announced 2023-08-30

Interstate Recalls 2023 ITLT716A2 Trailers Due to Pinch Hazard

Interstate is recalling 2023 ITLT716A2 trailers because steel tie-down straps may interfere with the deck tilt latch, creating a pinch point that increases the risk of injury.

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 risk-of-harm product (pinch point injury) where no specific injuries have been reported yet, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Interstate Group, LLC is recalling certain 2023 ITLT716A2 trailers. The recall involves 263 units where steel tie-down flat straps could interfere with the operation of the trailer deck tilt latch when the trailer load is unevenly distributed.

This interference can create a pinch point, which increases the risk of injury to individuals operating the trailer. No specific injuries or fatalities were reported in the source text.

Owners will receive notification letters from Interstate. To resolve the issue, Interstate will remove the steel tie-down flat straps and add a handle stop free of charge. Owners may contact Interstate customer service at 1-877-850-7587 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
INTERSTATE ITLT716A2
Brand
INTERSTATE
Manufacturer
Interstate Group, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
263

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 (1)

  • ITLT716A2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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