Report Date
Dec 27, 2016
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Affected Vehicles
12
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.