Multiquip Recall 20V021000: Trailer Hitches
NHTSA recall 20V021000 · announced January 16, 2020 · filed by Multiquip, Inc. · 119 units affected
The problem
Multiquip, Inc. (Multiquip) is recalling certain 2019 WT5C trailers. The connection points for the safety chain are incorrect.
The risk
The incorrect attachment points may result in the safety chains being too short, possibly interfering with steerability of the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Multiquip will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the mounting position of safety chains, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2020. Owners may contact Multiquip customer service at 1-800-421-1244. Multiquip's number for this recall is WT20191031.
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
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.