Recall 16V952000: 2013–2016 Southwest QP25 Generator, 2013–2016 Southwest QP35 Generator, 2013–2016 Southwest QP45/50 Generator
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 27, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 182
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Southwest Products (Southwest) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 QP25, QP35, and QP45/50 trailer-mounted generator sets manufactured January 8, 2013, to November 30, 2016. The trailer tongue portion of the trailer may separate from the rest of the trailer body carrying the generator.
The risk
If the generator section of the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle, it could be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Southwest will replace the trailer assembly free of charge. The recall began on February 3, 2017. Owners may contact Southwest customer service at 1-602-269-3581.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Southwest QP25 Generator
- 2014 Southwest QP25 Generator
- 2015 Southwest QP25 Generator
- 2016 Southwest QP25 Generator
- 2013 Southwest QP35 Generator
- 2014 Southwest QP35 Generator
- 2015 Southwest QP35 Generator
- 2016 Southwest QP35 Generator
- 2013 Southwest QP45/50 Generator
- 2014 Southwest QP45/50 Generator
- 2015 Southwest QP45/50 Generator
- 2016 Southwest QP45/50 Generator
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V952000
- Manufacturer
- Southwest Products
- Owner letters
- Feb 3, 2017
- Components
- Structure:body (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology