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Carry-on Trailer - Trailer breakaway brake may not function
Official notice
19 Jul 2017
Last checked
19 Jul 2017
An official NHTSA notice concerns Carry-on Trailer - Trailer breakaway brake may not function. 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. Published 2017-07-19.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
2,728
Recall number
NR (Not Reported)
Official notice
2017-07-19
The hazard
The hazard
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.
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Brand: Carry-on Trailer. Contact: Carry-On Trailer Corp..
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