Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V132000 Reported March 4, 2016

Electric entry steps may become unstable

Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc. · Equipment · 217 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V132000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc.
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
217
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 4, 2016
Completion Rate
15.67

Defect Summary

Universal trailer cargo group, inc. (universal trailer) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 haulmark motorcoach vehicles manufactured april 1, 2007, to june 30, 2010. the bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. as a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may become unstable.

Safety Consequence

Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Universal trailer will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket on the double step assemblies and the coachstep linkage assembly will be replaced and a retainer bracket will be installed on the trip step assemblies. the recall began on may 2, 2016. owners may contact universal trailer customer service at 1-574-264-9661.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16V132000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V132000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V132000?

NHTSA recall 16V132000 was issued by Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc. on March 4, 2016. It addresses: Electric entry steps may become unstable. The recall affects approximately 217 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V132000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.