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NHTSA Recall 23V655000: Winch (equipment)

Diamond C Trailer MFG. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,523 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Diamond C Trailers Fmax.

2,523
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2023
owners notified (November 29)
NHTSA campaign23V655000
ComponentEQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL › WINCH
Report receivedSeptember 28, 2023
Owner notificationNovember 29, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Diamond C Trailer MFG. (Diamond C) is recalling certain 2023-2024 FMAX, SDX, and PX trailers equipped with a spare tire winch. The winch system that secures the spare tire to the trailer may loosen or fail over time.

Safety risk

Winch system failure can result in the tire detaching from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a secondary retention device in the form of a steel bar and latch, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2023. Owners may contact Diamond C customer service at 1-903-572-2834.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V655000

Make and modelModel years
Diamond C Trailers Fmax2023, 2024
Diamond C Trailers Px2023, 2024
Diamond C Trailers Sdx2023, 2024

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.