Universal Trailer Cargo Group cross winds may result in the trailers tipping or lifting, possibly causing the couplers to tear.
The short version
Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc. reported a problem with the trailer hitches. Here is what owners need to know.
Cross winds may result in the trailers tipping or lifting, possibly causing the couplers to tear.
If the coupler tears, the trailer can separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
UTC Group will notify owners, and dealers will attach a reinforcement plate assembly and extra coupler tube to each trailer, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-709.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| — | See NHTSA record 16V-709 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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