July 28, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V432000
Rear Swing Arm Spare Tire Carrier Bracket May Fail
If the rear swing arm spare tire carrier bracket weld fails, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V432
Manufacturer High Altitude Trailer Co LLC
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 6
Summary
High Altitude Trailer Co, LLC (HATC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 XT50 trailers retrofitted with a black rear swing arm spare tire carrier. The weld on the retrofitted rear swing arm bracket may fail causing the rear swing arm, spare tire, and any other attached items to break away from the trailer frame.
Remedy
HATC has notified owners, and dealers will add reinforcing welds along the top seam of the swing arm bracket and trailer frame, free of charge. For customers not in the immediate region, the manufacturer will coordinate with a local welding repair shop to add the welds and reimburse the shop directly. The recall began July 28, 2020. Owners may contact HATC customer service at 1-720-391-6685. HATC's number for this recall is 2020G27.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
NHTSA RECALL: 2020G27
<<VIN>>
<<Owner name/Dealer name>>
<<Address>>
<<CitY>>, <<ST>> <<Zip>>
7/28/2020
This notice applies to your vehicle VIN listed above.
Dear High Altitude Trailer Co Customer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This notice is also sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. High Altitude Trailer Co (HAT Co) has decide that a defect, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2019 / 2020 model year XT50 trailers. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person.
IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE?
The weld on the retrofitted rear swing arm bracket may fail causing the rear swing arm, spare tire, and any other attached items to break away from the trailer frame.
EVALUATION OF RICK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL.
The rear swing arm may break away from the trailer frame which may increase the risk of personal injury, property damage, or death.
WHAT IS HAT CO AND OUR DEALERSHIPS GOING TO DO?
HAT Co is notifying dealerships of the recall. You may have the recall corrected at the HAT Co manufacturing facility located in Sedalia, CO. HAT Co completely covers your cost for the remedy. If you live outside of the manufacturing facility's region, you may have the work completed at an approved local repair facility.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
Please contact your dealer and the manufacturing facility without delay and request a service appointment to schedule the recall remedy. The vehicle Owner is responsible for coordinating to have the work completed. Please state you have notified by High Altitude of having a recall in process for your trailer and provide the recall number. It is also helpful to the manufacturer to have a copy of this letter when you take your vehicle in for the recall remedy.
HOW LONG WILL THE REMEDY PROCESS TAKE?
The estimated time of repair is 2.00 hours. However, the manufacturer may need to keep your vehicle or schedule an appointment with you for a later date to fit into their regular service schedule.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU NO LONGER OWN THIS VEHICLE?
If you no longer own this vehicle and have the address for the current owner, please forward this letter to the new owner within 10 working days after the day in which the notice is received. You have received this letter because government regulations require that a notification is sent to the last known owner of record. Our records indicate you are the current owner.
PLEASE NOTE: FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES THAT ANY VEHICLE LESSOR RECEIVING THIS RECALL NOTICE MUST FORWARD A COPY OF THIS NOTICE TO THE LESSEE WITHIN TEN DAYS.
MAY HIGH ALTITUDE ASSIST YOU FURTHER?
If you have difficulties getting your vehicle repaired, please contact your High Altitude Representative listed below:
| CONTACT | PHONE NUMBER |
| Customer Service | 720-391-6685 |
If you are still having difficulty getting your vehicle/trailer repaired in a reasonable amount of time or without charge, you may write to the following address:
For US Owners Please Contact:
Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Ave, S.E.
Washington, DC 20590
Sincerely,
High Altitude Trailer Co
President
2 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| HIGH ALTITUDE TRAILER | XT50 | 2019-2020 |
3 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-20V432-5766.PDF 213.449KB
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Open in new tab Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-20V432-9064.pdf 661.051KB
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Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-20V432-6065.pdf 245.011KB
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Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=20V432&docType=RCL
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- Holds 4-lug (4 on 4" bolt pattern) and 5-lug (5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern) trailer wheels and not compatible with 5 on 4-3/4" or 5 on 5" bolt pattern
- Mounts on trailer tongues up to 3 inch wide and 5 inch high
- Angled and raised mount design makes this ideal for boat trailers as well
- Durable powder coat finish to resist rust and corrosion
- Zinc plated mounting hardware
- Heavy-duty, welded, reinforced zinc-plated steel construction
- Fits 4 hole rims with 4" bolt circle patterns and 5 hole rims with 4. 5" bolt circles
- Designed for front or mid-trailer mounting
- Easy-to-install bolt-on design - No cutting or drilling
- All mounting hardware included - Two-year replacement
- Heavy-duty spare tire carrier locks into a standard 3" deep 2x4 stake pocket on cargo trailers and flatbeds
- Press-in wheel studs and multiple tire mounting options fit most common spare tire bolt patterns
- Sturdy D-Ring provides a quick tie down point to anchor your cargo - Not designed for overhead lifting
- Locking bar snugly secures the carrier and eliminates rattle
- Powder coated for excellent corrosion resistance
- Fits virtually all van, SUV and Class B motorhome wheels with a lug nut circle up to 8"
- Patented auto locking hinge mechanism for raising or lowering the spare, and an anti-rattle attachment bolt
- 6,000-pound capacity, 200-pound tongue weight
- Mounts in a standard 2-inch receiver hitch
- Built in receiver allows for attaching a bike rack or accessory
- Fits trailer frames up to 3 inches wide x 4 inches high
- For use with 4 or 5 bolt trailer tire rims only! Fits 4-bolt on 4" bolt centers, 5-bolt on 4-1/2" bolt centers or 5-bolt on 5" bolt centers - Will not work with 6 or 8 bolt rims.
- Accepts trailer wheel sizes from 8 to 15 inch
- Product cannot be used with 18.5 x 8.5 or 20.5 x 8 tires.
- Black powder coat finish
- Easily mount to your trailer to create a spare tire mount location
- Fits trailer tongues up to 6" tall and 3.5" wide
- Durable, powder coated steel and zinc-plated hardware
- Easy to install, no permanent mount
- Compatible with 4 lug X 4" diameter hole pattern, 5 lug X 4.5" diameter hole pattern, and 5 lug X 4.75" diameter hole pattern
- Heavy-duty steel construction with nickel plate finish to prevent corrosion
- High-mount offset design holds tires at an angle and fits all boat trailers
- Fits 3" and 4" trailer frames with included hardware (5" trailer frames require Extreme Max hardware package 3001. 0077, sold separately)
- Fits tires up to 16'' with 4, 5, or 6-hole bolt patterns
- Two-year full replacement
- VERSATILE. This spare tire mount has slotted holes and a 24-inch height to fit a wide range of tire and wheel sizes (tire mounting hardware not included)
- STANDARD FIT. This trailer hitch spare tire mount is equipped with a standard 2-inch shank to fit any industry-standard 2-inch x 2-inch trailer hitch receiver (hitch pin sold separately)
- FRONT OR REAR. This trailer hitch accessory can be mounted on the front or rear of the vehicle, wherever a standard 2-inch receiver is properly installed
- SOLID STRENGTH. This receiver hitch spare tire mounting bracket is constructed from steel to provide dependable strength for miles to come.CURT hitches are welded using manual and robotic processes for speed and precision
- CORROSION-RESISTANT. For long-lasting protection against the elements, this trailer hitch wheel mount is shielded in a durable black powder coat finish
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