Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V459000 Reported July 19, 2017

Trailer breakaway brake may not function

Carry-on Trailer Corp. · N/A · 2,728 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V459000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Carry-on Trailer Corp.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2,728
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 19, 2017
Completion Rate
98.64

Defect Summary

Carry-on trailer corp. (carry-on trailer) is recalling certain 2017 utility, dump, and enclosed trailers equipped with electric brakes. the affected trailers use the bright way breakaway box number 2305 which has a push-to-test light that may remain lit at all times.

Safety Consequence

If push to test light remains lit for an extended period of time, the circuit board might fail causing the breakaway brakes to not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash if the trailer separates from the tow vehicle.

Corrective Action

Carry-on trailer has notified owners, and dealers will retrofit the previous version breakaway charger, free of charge. the recall began on july 14, 2017. owners may contact carry-on trailer customer service at 1-706-356-5379.

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 Carry-on Trailer Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 17V459000 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 17V459000

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

What is recall 17V459000?

NHTSA recall 17V459000 was issued by Carry-on Trailer Corp. on July 19, 2017. It addresses: Trailer breakaway brake may not function. The recall affects approximately 2,728 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Carry-on Trailer Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V459000 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.