NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Futura Low Loader Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2017 Futura Low Loader has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Futura dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Futura Low Loader. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
NHTSA #18V210000Reported March 30, 2018 · Futura Trailers Ltd
Potentially affected: 204 vehicles
Defect description
Futura Trailers Ltd (Futura) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Low Loader trailers. The left and right drawbars may disconnect from the front rail of the trailer chassis allowing the draw bars to swing and sever the trailer brake and light wires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," and number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Safety consequence
Severed brake and/or light wiring can cause the brakes or brake lights to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Futura will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional aluminum angle bracket to the junction of the left and right draw-bar, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Futura customer service at 1-855-744-3877.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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