NHTSA Recall 23V684000: Frame and members (structure)
T.A. Pelsue reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 164 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Pelsue Fiberlite Pod Tradesman.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V684000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Report received | October 12, 2023 |
| Owner notification | October 27, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
T.A. Pelsue is recalling certain 2022 Tradesman Fiberlite POD and Tradesman Fiberlite XL trailers. The welded-on trailer tongue may detach from the trailer frame.
Safety risk
A detached trailer frame can separate from the towing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
T.A. Pelsue will install a bolt-on steel corner cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact T.A. Pelsue customer service at 1-303-936-7432.
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. Please be reminded of the following requirements:We note that T.A. Pelsue has notified owners prior to filing a Part 573 report.The supplied letter does not meet the requirements of Part 577.Please upload a draft letter that is consistent with Part 577 for NHTSA review prior to mailing.You are required to submit a draft owner notification letter to this office no less than five days prior to mailing it to the customers.Also, copies of all notices, bulletins, dealer notifications, and other communications that relate to this recall, including a copy of the final owner notification letter and any subsequent owner follow-up notification letter(s), are required to be submitted to this office no later than 5 days after they are originally sent (if they are sent to more than one manufacturer, distributor, dealer, or purchaser/owner).Please be reminded that under 49 U.S.C. § 30112(a)(3), it is illegal for a manufacturer, to sell, offer for sale, import, or introduce or deliver into interstate commerce, a motor vehicle or item of motor vehicle equipment that contains a safety defect once the manufacturer has notified NHTSA about that safety defect.This prohibition does not apply once the motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment has been remedied according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V684000
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.