The defect
T.A. Pelsue is recalling certain 2022 Tradesman Fiberlite POD and Tradesman Fiberlite XL trailers. The welded-on trailer tongue may detach from the trailer frame.
The risk
A detached trailer frame can separate from the towing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy
T.A. Pelsue will install a bolt-on steel corner cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact T.A. Pelsue customer service at 1-303-936-7432.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Pelsue Fiberlite POD Tradesman | 2022 |
| Pelsue Fiberlite XL Tradesman | 2022 |
Components: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelsue Fiberlite POD Tradesman | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Pelsue Fiberlite XL Tradesman | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
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80 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the structure.
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