Campaign 16V-952

Trailer tongue portion of the trailer may separate from the rest of the trailer body carrying the generator

Defect summary

Southwest Products (Southwest) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 QP25, QP35, and QP45/50 trailer-mounted generator sets manufactured January 8, 2013, to November 30, 2016. The trailer tongue portion of the trailer may separate from the rest of the trailer body carrying the generator.

Consequence

If the generator section of the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle, it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Southwest will replace the trailer assembly free of charge. The recall began on February 3, 2017. Owners may contact Southwest customer service at 1-602-269-3581.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 16V952000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

3 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about structure on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 16V-952
Make	Model	Model years
Southwest	QP25 Generator	2015 to 2016
Southwest	QP35 Generator	2015 to 2016
Southwest	QP45/50 Generator	2015 to 2016

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.