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NHTSA Recall 24V409000: Labels (equipment)

McClain Trailers, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 140 vehicles. It affects 2024 McClain Boat Trailer.

140
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2024
owners notified (July 23)
NHTSA campaign24V409000
ComponentEQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS
Report receivedJune 6, 2024
Owner notificationJuly 23, 2024
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

McClain Trailers Inc. (McClain Trailers) is recalling certain 2024 10K, 12K, 15K, and 18K boat trailers. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) listed on the trailer brake actuator is incorrect, which can allow it to become overloaded.

Safety risk

An overloaded trailer brake actuator can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

McClain Trailers will mail corrected labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2024. Owners may contact McClain Trailers customer service at 1-713-675-2761.

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 24V409000

Make and modelModel years
McClain Boat Trailer2024

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.