The defect
Multiquip, Inc. (Multiquip) is recalling certain 2018 Multiquip TRLR45H and TRLR70USH trailers. The center-mounted trailer jack may unexpectedly collapse from damage caused by excessive load on the trailer.
The risk
If the center-mounted jack unexpectedly collapses, there would be an increased risk of injury.
The remedy
Multiquip has notified Herc rentals, the company that owns all of the affected trailers, and will install additional gussets to the jack crossmember, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2018. Owners may contact Multiquip customer service at 1-800-421-1244. Multiquip's number for this recall is TL 20180306.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Multiquip TRLR45H | 2018 |
| Multiquip TRLR70USH | 2018 |
Components: STRUCTURE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiquip TRLR45H | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| Multiquip TRLR70USH | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
Other structure recalls in 2018
63 of the 912 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2018 concerned the structure; Multiquip, Inc. filed 5 campaigns in all.
| 18V915000 19 Dec 2018 | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| 18V886000 12 Dec 2018 | Gillig LLC |
| 18V878000 10 Dec 2018 | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| 18V877000 10 Dec 2018 | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| 18V849000 29 Nov 2018 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 18V848000 28 Nov 2018 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 18V825000 21 Nov 2018 | Great Dane Trailers |
| 18V808000 15 Nov 2018 | Wabash National Corporation |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2018