Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V709000 Reported October 5, 2016

High wind conditions may cause trailer to detach

Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc. · N/A · 89 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V709000
Manufacturer Campaign
ID119915
Manufacturer
Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
89
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 5, 2016
Completion Rate
85.39

Defect Summary

Universal trailer cargo group, inc. (utc group) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 haulmark and wells cargo aluminum snowmobile trailers, models has85x16dt2, has85x20dt2, has85x22dt2, has85x24dt2, was85x1622, was85x2022 and was85x2422, manufactured june 18, 2015, to september 23, 2016. cross winds may result in the trailers tipping or lifting, possibly causing the couplers to tear.

Safety Consequence

If the coupler tears, the trailer can separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Utc group will notify owners, and dealers will attach a reinforcement plate assembly and extra coupler tube to each trailer, free of charge. the recall began on october 26, 2016. owners may contact utc group customer service at 1-574-264-9661. utc group's number for this recall is id119915.

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 16V709000 or campaign ID119915.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V709000

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

What is recall 16V709000?

NHTSA recall 16V709000 was issued by Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc. on October 5, 2016. It addresses: High wind conditions may cause trailer to detach. The recall affects approximately 89 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V709000 or the manufacturer campaign number ID119915. 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.