NHTSA Recall 23V655000
Filed by Diamond C Trailer MFG. Component: Equipment. Reported 2023-09-28. An estimated 2,523 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Diamond C Trailer MFG. (Diamond C) is recalling certain 2023-2024 FMAX, SDX, and PX trailers equipped with a spare tire winch. The winch system that secures the spare tire to the trailer may loosen or fail over time.
Risk
Winch system failure can result in the tire detaching from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Dealers will install a secondary retention device in the form of a steel bar and latch, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2023. Owners may contact Diamond C customer service at 1-903-572-2834.
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.