Vehicle recall 22V366000 · May 20, 2022
Great Lakes Tandem 16', Tandem 18' and 1 more model
The coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Joe's Trailer Mfg. (Joe's) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Great Lakes Tandem 16', 18' and 20' trailers. The coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
- Consequence
- Trailer separation from a tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Joe's will inspect and replace the coupler as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed in July 20, 2022. Owners may contact Joe's customer service at 1-734-261-0050.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V366000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 20, 2022
- Filed by
- Joe's Trailer Mfg.
- Owner notification
- July 20, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 20
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer; Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Great Lakes Tandem 16' (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
- Great Lakes Tandem 18' (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
- Great Lakes Tandem 20' (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
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