NHTSA recall campaign
22V398000
ManufacturerC.E. Smith Company, Inc.Reported2022-06-07Affected2,043 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
C.E. Smith Company, Inc. (C.E. Smith) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C.E. Smith Company Multi-Sport 48810 and 48815, Multi-Sport Plus 48870, Malone Auto Racks MicroSport MPG460, and EcoLight MPG585 boat trailers. The weld connecting the axle tube to the wheel spindle may fail, causing the wheel to separate from the trailer.
Risk
Losing a wheel off the trailer increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
C.E. Smith will provide installation instructions and a replacement axle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 24, 2022. Owners may contact C.E. Smith at 1-800-334-2490.
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