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McClain Trailers, Inc.: 2024 Boat Trailers Recalled for Incorrect Brake Actuator Label

Agency Publication Date: June 6, 2024
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Summary

McClain Trailers, Inc. is recalling approximately 140 boat trailers from the 2024 model year, specifically the 10K, 12K, 15K, and 18K models. These trailers have an incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) listed on the trailer brake actuator label, which may lead users to unknowingly exceed the safe weight capacity of the braking system. To fix this issue, McClain Trailers will mail corrected labels to all affected owners free of charge.

Risk

An incorrectly labeled brake actuator can lead to the trailer being overloaded, which puts excessive strain on the braking system. This can reduce braking performance or cause the actuator to fail, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Locate the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) label on your trailer brake actuator and verify if it matches your trailer's actual 10K, 12K, 15K, or 18K capacity.
  2. Identify your trailer's specific model year and type; this recall affects only certain 2024 McClain 10K, 12K, 15K, and 18K boat trailers.
  3. Check your mail for a package from McClain Trailers containing a corrected weight rating label, which was scheduled to be mailed beginning June 23, 2024.
  4. Apply the new, corrected label over the incorrect label on the brake actuator once you receive it in the mail.
  5. If you have not received a label or have questions about your specific trailer, contact McClain Trailers customer service at 1-713-675-2761.
  6. For additional information, you may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Other Action

Correction of Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) labels

How to: McClain Trailers will mail corrected labels to owners free of charge to be applied to the brake actuator.

Affected Products

Product: 2024 McClain Trailers 10K Boat Trailer
Product: 2024 McClain Trailers 12K Boat Trailer
Product: 2024 McClain Trailers 15K Boat Trailer
Product: 2024 McClain Trailers 18K Boat Trailer

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24V409000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: McClain Trailers, Inc.
Sold By: McClain Trailers, Inc.; authorized dealers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 140 vehicles(140% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: July 23, 2024
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: January 2, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response