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Vehicle recall 16V709000 · October 5, 2016

Haulmark Aluminum Snowmobile and Wells Cargo Aluminum Snowmobile

Cross winds may result in the trailers tipping or lifting, possibly causing the couplers to tear.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc. (UTC Group) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Haulmark and Wells Cargo Aluminum Snowmobile trailers, models HAS85X16DT2, HAS85X20DT2, HAS85X22DT2, HAS85X24DT2, WAS85X1622, WAS85X2022 and WAS85X2422, manufactured June 18, 2015, to September 23, 2016. Cross winds may result in the trailers tipping or lifting, possibly causing the couplers to tear.
Consequence
If the coupler tears, the trailer can separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
UTC Group will notify owners, and dealers will attach a reinforcement plate assembly and extra coupler tube to each trailer, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2016. Owners may contact UTC Group customer service at 1-574-264-9661. UTC Group's number for this recall is ID119915.
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.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
16V709000
Reported to NHTSA
October 5, 2016
Filed by
Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign
ID119915
Owner notification
October 26, 2016
Vehicles potentially affected
89
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Trailer hitches
Recall 16V709000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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