The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V409000·Announced 2024-06-06

McClain Recalls 2024 Boat Trailers Due to Incorrect Weight Rating Labels

McClain Trailers is recalling 2024 boat trailers because incorrect weight labels may allow the brake actuator to become overloaded, increasing crash risk.

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 (incorrect weight rating leading to potential overload and crash) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

McClain Trailers, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 model year 10K, 12K, 15K, and 18K boat trailers. The recall involves 140 units.

The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) listed on the trailer brake actuator is incorrect. This error can allow the brake actuator to become overloaded, which increases the risk of a crash.

McClain Trailers will mail corrected labels to owners free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 23, 2024. Owners may contact McClain Trailers customer service at 1-713-675-2761 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MCCLAIN BOAT TRAILER
Brand
MCCLAIN
Manufacturer
McClain Trailers, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Boat Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
140

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)

  • BOAT TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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