What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2020118
- Recall date
- 19 February 2020
- Make
- Marca
- Models
- R-Haul Up, 8192 Heavy Duty
- Model years
- 2018 to 2019
- Vehicle class
- Heavy Trailer
- System
- Structure
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 2
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain trailers, the axles were not installed in the correct location. As a result, the hitch can be overloaded due to improper weight distribution. Also, the wire used to power the winch may be too small. As a result, the wire could overheat and weaken the trailer frame. Both of these problems could cause the trailer to become unstable when traveling at a speeds of over 80 km/h.rnrnSafety Risk: rnAn unstable trailer could sway uncontrollably and create an increased risk of a crash. rnrnCorrective Actions: rnThe trailers should not be use until the recall repairs are completed. Marca Trailers will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2020118.