Carry-On Trailer Dump, Carry-On Trailer Enclosed, Carry-On Trailer Utility, model year 2017. Filed by Carry-On Trailer Corp. and reported to NHTSA on 19 July 2017. 2,728 vehicles potentially affected.
What the notice says Carry-On Trailer Corp. (Carry-On Trailer) is recalling certain 2017 Utility, Dump, and Enclosed trailers equipped with electric brakes. The affected trailers use the Bright Way breakaway box number 2305 which has a push-to-test light that may remain lit at all times.
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What owners ask about this recall
- Which vehicles does recall 17V459 cover?
- Carry-On Trailer Dump, Carry-On Trailer Enclosed, Carry-On Trailer Utility, model year 2017.
- What is wrong with them?
- Carry-On Trailer Corp. (Carry-On Trailer) is recalling certain 2017 Utility, Dump, and Enclosed trailers equipped with electric brakes. The affected trailers use the Bright Way breakaway box number 2305 which has a push-to-test light that may remain lit at all times.
- What can happen if it is not put right?
- If push to test light remains lit for an extended period of time, the circuit board might fail causing the breakaway brakes to not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash if the trailer separates from the tow vehicle.
- Is there a fix yet?
- Yes, and it is free. Carry-On Trailer has notified owners, and dealers will retrofit the previous version breakaway charger, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2017. Owners may contact Carry-On Trailer customer service at 1-706-356-5379.
- What should I do now?
- Check your own vehicle by its VIN with NHTSA, which is the record to act on.
Answered from the register this site holds. NHTSA is the record to act on.
What the authority says can happen if this is not fixed: “If push to test light remains lit for an extended period of time, the circuit board might fail causing the breakaway brakes to not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash if the trailer separates from the tow vehicle.”
affected
in the notice
caught
| Campaign | 17V459 |
|---|---|
| Filed by | Carry-On Trailer Corp. |
| System at fault | Service Brakes, Electric |
| Reported to NHTSA | 19 July 2017 |
| Model years | 2017-2017 |
| Vehicles named | CARRY-ON TRAILER DUMP, CARRY-ON TRAILER ENCLOSED, CARRY-ON TRAILER UTILITY |
What the notice says today
The consequence
If push to test light remains lit for an extended period of time, the circuit board might fail causing the breakaway brakes to not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash if the trailer separates from the tow vehicle.
The remedy
Carry-On Trailer has notified owners, and dealers will retrofit the previous version breakaway charger, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2017. Owners may contact Carry-On Trailer customer service at 1-706-356-5379.
What it said before
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CarsMultiverse, recall 17V459, wording as read on 16 September 2026. https://carsmultiverse.com/recall/17v459/
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