Southwest Recall 16V952000: Structure, Body
NHTSA recall 16V952000 · announced December 27, 2016 · filed by Southwest Products · 182 units affected
The problem
Southwest Products (Southwest) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 QP25, QP35, and QP45/50 trailer-mounted generator sets manufactured January 8, 2013, to November 30, 2016. The trailer tongue portion of the trailer may separate from the rest of the trailer body carrying the generator.
The risk
If the generator section of the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle, it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Southwest will replace the trailer assembly free of charge. The recall began on February 3, 2017. Owners may contact Southwest customer service at 1-602-269-3581.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2013 Southwest Qp25 Generator
- 2014 Southwest Qp25 Generator
- 2015 Southwest Qp25 Generator
- 2016 Southwest Qp25 Generator
- 2013 Southwest Qp35 Generator
- 2014 Southwest Qp35 Generator
- 2015 Southwest Qp35 Generator
- 2016 Southwest Qp35 Generator
- 2013 Southwest Qp45/50 Generator
- 2014 Southwest Qp45/50 Generator
- 2015 Southwest Qp45/50 Generator
- 2016 Southwest Qp45/50 Generator
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.