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2015 Wells Cargo Aluminum Snowmobile Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2015 Wells Cargo Aluminum Snowmobile has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Wells Cargo dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Wells Cargo Aluminum Snowmobile. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

TRAILER HITCHES

NHTSA #16V709000

Reported October 5, 2016 · Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc.

Potentially affected: 89 vehicles

Defect description

Universal Trailer Cargo Group, Inc. (UTC Group) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Haulmark and Wells Cargo Aluminum Snowmobile trailers, models HAS85X16DT2, HAS85X20DT2, HAS85X22DT2, HAS85X24DT2, WAS85X1622, WAS85X2022 and WAS85X2422, manufactured June 18, 2015, to September 23, 2016. Cross winds may result in the trailers tipping or lifting, possibly causing the couplers to tear.

Safety consequence

If the coupler tears, the trailer can separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

UTC Group will notify owners, and dealers will attach a reinforcement plate assembly and extra coupler tube to each trailer, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2016. Owners may contact UTC Group customer service at 1-574-264-9661. UTC Group's number for this recall is ID119915.

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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