Multiquip WT5C (2019): Trailer hitches
Recall 20V021000 · Jan 16, 2020 · Multiquip, Inc.
119
vehicles affected
119
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V021000
- Date
- Jan 16, 2020
- Maker
- Multiquip, Inc.
- Units affected
- 119
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Trailer hitches
- Model years
- 2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Multiquip, Inc. (Multiquip) is recalling certain 2019 WT5C trailers. The connection points for the safety chain are incorrect.
What can happen
The incorrect attachment points may result in the safety chains being too short, possibly interfering with steerability of the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Multiquip will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the mounting position of safety chains, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2020. Owners may contact Multiquip customer service at 1-800-421-1244. Multiquip's number for this recall is WT20191031.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Multiquip | WT5C | 2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V021000?
1 model: Multiquip WT5C (2019), about 119 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V021000?
Multiquip will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the mounting position of safety chains, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2020. Owners may contact Multiquip customer service at 1-800-421-1244. Multiquip's number for this recall is WT20191031.
What can happen?
The incorrect attachment points may result in the safety chains being too short, possibly interfering with steerability of the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.