The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V655000·Announced 2023-09-28

Diamond C Trailers Recall 2023-2024 Models Due to Winch Failure

Diamond C is recalling 2023-2024 FMAX, SDX, and PX trailers because the spare tire winch may loosen or fail, 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 where a component failure can result in a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Diamond C Trailer MFG. is recalling certain 2023-2024 FMAX, SDX, and PX trailers equipped with a spare tire winch. The winch system that secures the spare tire to the trailer may loosen or fail over time.

A failure of the winch system can result in the tire detaching from the trailer, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 2,523 vehicles.

Dealers will install a secondary retention device in the form of a steel bar and latch, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2023. Owners may contact Diamond C customer service at 1-903-572-2834 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DIAMOND C TRAILERS FMAX, PX, SDX
Brand
DIAMOND C TRAILERS
Manufacturer
Diamond C Trailer MFG.
Category
Vehicle — Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
2,523

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)

  • FMAX
  • PX
  • SDX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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