Multiquip Recalls 2024 WTE5C and WTE5HP Trailers Due to Brake Wiring Defect
Multiquip is recalling 2024 WTE5C and WTE5HP trailers because incorrect wiring may cause brakes to engage unexpectedly or fail to engage when turn signals are used.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk or structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Multiquip, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 WTE5C and WTE5HP trailers. The recall involves 43 vehicles. The defect is caused by wiring that is incorrectly connected between the turn signal and the electric brakes. This issue may cause the trailer brakes to engage unexpectedly or fail to engage when the turn signal is activated. As a result, these trailers fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," and FMVSS number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Brakes that fail to engage when applied or engage unexpectedly while driving increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.
Owners will receive notification letters mailed on October 22, 2024. Dealers will inspect and repair the wiring free of charge. Owners may also contact Multiquip customer service at 1-800-421-1244 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MULTIQUIP WTE5C, WTE5HP
- Brand
- MULTIQUIP
- Manufacturer
- Multiquip, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Trailer
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 43
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 (2)
- WTE5C
- WTE5HP
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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