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NHTSA Recall 16V952000: Body (structure)

Southwest Products reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 182 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Southwest QP25 Generator.

182
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2017
owners notified (February 3)
NHTSA campaign16V952000
ComponentSTRUCTURE › BODY
Report receivedDecember 27, 2016
Owner notificationFebruary 3, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 16V952000

Make and modelModel years
Southwest QP25 Generator2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Southwest QP35 Generator2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Southwest QP45/50 Generator2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.