Recall 16V952000

STRUCTURE:BODY

Report Date
20161227
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Affected Vehicles
12 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 SOUTHWEST QP25 GENERATOR
2013 SOUTHWEST QP35 GENERATOR
2013 SOUTHWEST QP45/50 GENERATOR
2014 SOUTHWEST QP25 GENERATOR
2014 SOUTHWEST QP35 GENERATOR
2014 SOUTHWEST QP45/50 GENERATOR
2015 SOUTHWEST QP25 GENERATOR
2015 SOUTHWEST QP35 GENERATOR
2015 SOUTHWEST QP45/50 GENERATOR
2016 SOUTHWEST QP25 GENERATOR
2016 SOUTHWEST QP35 GENERATOR
2016 SOUTHWEST QP45/50 GENERATOR

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.