The defect
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.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Multiquip WT5C | 2019 |
Components: TRAILER HITCHES
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 WT5C | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
Other trailer hitches recalls in 2020
3 of the 782 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2020 concerned the trailer hitches; Multiquip, Inc. filed 5 campaigns in all.
| 20V380000 1 Jul 2020 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 20V330000 8 Jun 2020 | Forest River, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2020