Defect Description For Recall
Futura Trailers Ltd (Futura) Is Recalling Certain 2016-2018 Low Loader Trailers. The Left And Right Drawbars May Disconnect From The Front Rail Of The Trailer Chassis Allowing The Draw Bars To Swing And Sever The Trailer Brake And Light Wires. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices, And Associated Equipment,” And Number 135, “Light Vehicle Brake Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
FUTURA
Model Of Vehicle
LOW LOADER
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
18V210000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Electric
Effect Of Defect
Severed Brake And/Or Light Wiring Can Cause The Brakes Or Brake Lights To Fail, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Futura Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install An Additional Aluminum Angle Bracket To The JunCTIon Of The Left And Right Draw-Bar, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On May 30, 2018. Owners May Contact Futura Customer Service At 1-855-744-3877.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Futura Trailers Ltd
Start Of Manufacture
20160801
End Of Manufacture
20180330
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
204
Date Owners Notified
20180530
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Futura Trailers Ltd
Date Report Received
20180330
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108