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NHTSA Recall 26V553000: Winch (equipment)

Magic Tilt Trailers, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,949 vehicles. It affects 2025–2026 Magic Tilt Aluminum Watercraft Trailer.

3,949
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
NHTSA campaign26V553000
ComponentEQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL › WINCH
Report receivedAugust 28, 2026
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Magic Tilt Trailers, Inc. (Magic Tilt) is recalling certain 2025-2026 aluminum personal watercraft boat trailers. The weld between the winch and base plate may fail, causing the winch to separate from the mount.

Safety risk

A detached winch may increase the risk of injury to people near the trailer.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the winch posts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 9, 2026. Owners may contact Magic Tilt customer service at 1-727-535-5561.

Vehicles covered by recall 26V553000

Make and modelModel years
Magic Tilt Aluminum Watercraft Trailer2025, 2026

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.