NHTSAGeneral Alert
Oliver Travel Trailers, INC. - Towing Coupler Underrated For Vehicle Weight
Published: May 9, 2024Recall ID: 24V322000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An underrated towing coupler can break, allowing the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Oliver Travel Trailers, INC. (OTT) is recalling certain 2009-2024 Elite II trailers. The towing coupler may be under rated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the trailer.
Affected Products
Towing Coupler Underrated For Vehicle Weight
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Towing Coupler Underrated For Vehicle Weight |
| Nhtsa id | 24V322000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V322000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Oliver Travel Trailers, INC. |
| Defect summary | Oliver Travel Trailers, INC. (OTT) is recalling certain 2009-2024 Elite II trailers. The towing coupler may be under rated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the trailer. |
| Completion rate | 46.31 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the towing coupler, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2024. Owners may contact OTT customer service at 1-888-526-3978. |
| Consequence summary | An underrated towing coupler can break, allowing the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 1304 |
| Report received date | 2024-05-09T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |