The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V579000·Announced 2024-08-02

2021-2024 TAXA Mantis Trailers Freshwater Tank Detachment Hazard

TAXA LLC is recalling 2021-2024 Mantis trailers because gaskets and brackets can fail, allowing the freshwater tank to detach and fall, creating a road hazard.

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 equipment defect (gasket and bracket failure) on a recreational vehicle that could allow the freshwater tank to detach and become a road hazard, increasing crash risk. No injuries or property damage have been reported, placing this within the High category per the rubric's definition for risk-of-harm products without reported incidents.

Plain-English summary

TAXA LLC is recalling certain 2021-2024 Mantis recreational trailers (model years 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024). The freshwater water storage tank is secured by gaskets and brackets that may fail to stabilize the tank properly.

When the gaskets and brackets fail, the freshwater tank can move and detach from the trailer. A detached tank can fall onto the road and become a hazard to other vehicles, increasing the risk of accidents and crashes.

The recall affects approximately 863 units. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 20, 2024. Owners should contact TAXA customer service at 713-861-2540 to arrange for dealers to replace the gaskets and brackets at no charge. For additional assistance, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2021 TAXA MANTIS
Brand
TAXA
Manufacturer
TAXA LLC
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle / Trailer
Hazard
  • tank-detachment
  • road-hazard
  • crash-risk
Affected units
863

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)

  • MANTIS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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