Smittybilt Scout (2017-2018): Equipment
Recall 18V709000 · Oct 10, 2018 · TAP Worldwide, LLC
135
vehicles affected
135
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V709000
- Date
- Oct 10, 2018
- Maker
- TAP Worldwide, LLC
- Units affected
- 135
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Other > Labels
- Model years
- 2017-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
The missing labels can result in the user overloading the trailer causing a loss of control, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Smittybilt | Scout | 2017-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V709000?
1 model: Smittybilt Scout (2017-2018), about 135 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V709000?
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.
What can happen?
The missing labels can result in the user overloading the trailer causing a loss of control, thereby 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.