NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 High Altitude Trailer XT50 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2020 High Altitude Trailer XT50 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized High Altitude Trailer dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 High Altitude Trailer XT50. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
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NHTSA #20V432000Reported July 28, 2020 · High Altitude Trailer Co LLC
Potentially affected: 6 vehicles
Defect description
High Altitude Trailer Co, LLC (HATC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 XT50 trailers retrofitted with a black rear swing arm spare tire carrier. The weld on the retrofitted rear swing arm bracket may fail causing the rear swing arm, spare tire, and any other attached items to break away from the trailer frame.
Safety consequence
If the rear swing arm spare tire carrier bracket weld fails, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
HATC has notified owners, and dealers will add reinforcing welds along the top seam of the swing arm bracket and trailer frame, free of charge. For customers not in the immediate region, the manufacturer will coordinate with a local welding repair shop to add the welds and reimburse the shop directly. The recall began July 28, 2020. Owners may contact HATC customer service at 1-720-391-6685. HATC's number for this recall is 2020G27.
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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