The defect
ABS Remorques (ABS) is recalling certain 2014-2023 RC, WC, LRC, and LWC semi-trailers. The coupling plate may deteriorate, resulting in failure of the king pin and trailer detachment.
The risk
A detached trailer cannot be controlled and may overturn or obstruct the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Semi-trailer owners are advised to inspect for any coupling plate or king pin damage prior to operation. If damage is found, owners should not operate the trailer until it has been repaired. ABS authorized service facilities will replace the coupling plates, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 2, 2023. Owners may contact ABS customer service at 819-879-6216.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| ABS Remorques LRC | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| ABS Remorques LWC | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| ABS Remorques RC | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| ABS Remorques WC | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS Remorques LRC | 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| ABS Remorques LRC | 2015 | 0 | 1 |
| ABS Remorques LRC | 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| ABS Remorques LRC | 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| ABS Remorques LRC | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| ABS Remorques LRC | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| ABS Remorques LRC | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| ABS Remorques LRC | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| ABS Remorques LRC | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| ABS Remorques LRC | 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| ABS Remorques LWC | 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| ABS Remorques LWC | 2015 | 0 | 1 |
| ABS Remorques LWC | 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| ABS Remorques LWC | 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| ABS Remorques LWC | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| ABS Remorques LWC | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| ABS Remorques LWC | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| ABS Remorques LWC | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| ABS Remorques LWC | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| ABS Remorques LWC | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| ABS Remorques RC | 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| ABS Remorques RC | 2015 | 0 | 1 |
| ABS Remorques RC | 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| ABS Remorques RC | 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| ABS Remorques RC | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| ABS Remorques RC | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| ABS Remorques RC | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| ABS Remorques RC | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| ABS Remorques RC | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| ABS Remorques RC | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
Other trailer hitches recalls in 2023
10 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the trailer hitches.
| 23V629000 11 Sept 2023 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 23V586000 17 Aug 2023 | Grand Design RV, LLC |
| 23V529000 28 Jul 2023 | Temp-Air, a division of Sunbelt Rentals |
| 23V383000 30 May 2023 | Wabash National Corporation |
| 23V351000 18 May 2023 | REV Recreation Group |
| 23V319000 4 May 2023 | PJ Trailers |
| 23V181000 17 Mar 2023 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 23V179000 17 Mar 2023 | Kia America, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023