Smittybilt Recall 18V709000: Equipment, Other, Labels

NHTSA recall 18V709000 · announced October 10, 2018 · filed by Tap Worldwide, Llc · 135 units affected

The problem

TAP Worldwide, LLC (TAP) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Smittybilt SCOUT trailer kits, sold with tires and wheels included in the kit (SKU number 87400). These trailer kits were sold without the required labeling for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and cargo capacity statements. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

The risk

The missing labels can result in the user overloading the trailer causing a loss of control, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

TAP will notify owners and will provide the missing labels, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact TAP customer service at 1-888-376-1417.

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

• 2017 Smittybilt Scout
• 2018 Smittybilt Scout

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.