The defect
Black Series Campers Inc. (Black Series) is recalling certain 2020-2021 C12, C13, C15, HQ12, HQ15, HQ17, HQ19, HQ19T, HQ21, and HQ22T trailers equipped with Curt emergency breakaway kits, part numbers 52041 and 52044. When the breakaway system pin is pulled and not replaced, the system battery may become depleted and draw electricity through the main battery. This can overload the electrical system.
The risk
An overloaded electrical system can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Black Series will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected components, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Black Series customer service at 1-833-822-6737.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Black Series Campers C12 | 2020, 2021 |
| Black Series Campers C13 | 2020, 2021 |
| Black Series Campers C15 | 2020, 2021 |
| Black Series Campers HQ12 | 2020, 2021 |
| Black Series Campers HQ15 | 2020, 2021 |
| Black Series Campers HQ17 | 2020, 2021 |
| Black Series Campers HQ19 | 2020, 2021 |
| Black Series Campers HQ19T | 2020, 2021 |
| Black Series Campers HQ21 | 2020, 2021 |
| Black Series Campers HQ22T | 2020, 2021 |
Components: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Series Campers C12 | 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| Black Series Campers C12 | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Black Series Campers C13 | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Black Series Campers C13 | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Black Series Campers C15 | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Black Series Campers C15 | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Black Series Campers HQ12 | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Black Series Campers HQ12 | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Black Series Campers HQ15 | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Black Series Campers HQ15 | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Black Series Campers HQ17 | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Black Series Campers HQ17 | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Black Series Campers HQ19 | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Black Series Campers HQ19 | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Black Series Campers HQ19T | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Black Series Campers HQ19T | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Black Series Campers HQ21 | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Black Series Campers HQ21 | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Black Series Campers HQ22T | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Black Series Campers HQ22T | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
Other equipment recalls in 2021
166 of the 988 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2021 concerned the equipment.
| 21V998000 20 Dec 2021 | Altec Industries, Inc. |
| 21V994000 20 Dec 2021 | Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC |
| 21V992000 18 Dec 2021 | KZRV, L.P. |
| 21V988000 17 Dec 2021 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 21V975000 15 Dec 2021 | Bentley Motors, Inc. |
| 21V970000 14 Dec 2021 | TOURIG |
| 21V948000 8 Dec 2021 | Carson Trailer, Inc. |
| 21V945000 8 Dec 2021 | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2021