NHTSA Recall 16V912000
Filed by C & M Trailers, Inc.. Component: Exterior Lighting. Reported 2016-12-20. An estimated 670 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
C&M Trailers Inc. (C&M) is recalling certain model year 2016 Boat Trailers, Jet Ski Trailers and 5x10 Utility Trailers manufactured June 1, 2016, to December 1, 2016. The affected trailers may be missing front reflex reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
Missing reflex reflectors may make the trailer more difficult to be seen by other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
C&M will notify owners and will send them the missing reflex reflectors to install, free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2017. Owners may contact C&M customer service at 1-972-875-4528.
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.