Defect Description For Recall
Tap Worldwide, Llc (Tap) Is Recalling Certain 2017-2018 Smittybilt Scout Trailer Kits, Sold With Tires And Wheels Included In The Kit (Sku Number 87400). These Trailer Kits Were Sold Without The Required Labeling For The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr), Gross Axle Weight Rating (Gawr), And Cargo Capacity Statements. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 110, “Tire SeleCTIon And Rims.”
Make Of Vehicle
SMITTYBILT
Model Of Vehicle
SCOUT
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
18V709000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
The Missing Labels Can Result In The User Overloading The Trailer Causing A Loss Of Control, TherEBY Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Tap Will Notify Owners And Will Provide The Missing Labels, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began December 3, 2018. Owners May Contact Tap Customer Service At 1-888-376-1417.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Tap Worldwide, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20170331
End Of Manufacture
20180805
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
135
Date Owners Notified
20181203
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Tap Worldwide, Llc
Date Report Received
20181010
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
110