2017 Smittybilt Scout Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2017 Smittybilt Scout. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2017 Smittybilt Scout
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Labels (equipment)
TAP Worldwide, LLC (TAP) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Smittybilt SCOUT trailer kits, sold with tires and wheels included in the kit (SKU number 87400). These trailer kits were sold without the required labeling for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and cargo capacity statements. As such, these…
Remedy: TAP will notify owners and will provide the missing labels, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact TAP customer service at 1-888-376-1417.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2017 Smittybilt Scout. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Smittybilt Scout model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Smittybilt Scout model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Smittybilt Scout | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Smittybilt Scout | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2017 Smittybilt Scout
How do I know if my 2017 Smittybilt Scout has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2017 Smittybilt Scout; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Smittybilt dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V709000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.