Recall 12V520 covers 3 2011 Boatwheels PB20-SL3500, PB20-TM6000, and PB25-TM1040 trailers for under-torqued wheels. Wheel replacement is free at the owner's nearest service center.
Boatwheels is recalling 3 2011 trailers, including the PB20-SL3500, PB20-TM6000, and PB25-TM1040, because a manufacturing defect can leave certain Black Rock toy hauler trailer wheels below the required torque. Loose wheels can separate from the trailer and increase the risk of a crash; the dealer repair will be free once available.
Does this recall apply to your specific vehicle?
The official, free per-VIN recall check is run by NHTSA. Enter your VIN and we'll forward you directly — and add you to a free watchlist so you hear about new recalls for your vehicle.
Check my VIN at NHTSARecallNotify doesn't check your VIN — NHTSA's official tool does. We use your email only to alert you to new recalls.
Watch this vehicle for recalls
Add it to your free watchlist and we will alert you as new federal recalls are posted for your year, make and model. New-recall alerts are rolling out now.
You are on the watchlist.
We will email you as new federal recalls are posted for your vehicle.
What's wrong?
The wheels on the 2011 Boatwheels PB20-SL3500, PB20-TM6000, and PB25-TM1040 trailers carry the trailer's load and keep the tires seated squarely on the hubs. Each wheel is fastened with lug nuts tightened to a specified torque, which means a measured amount of twisting force. That torque keeps the wheel clamped to the hub while the trailer rolls, turns, and brakes.
These trailers were equipped with certain Black Rock 908 Yuma, 910 Intruder, and 921 Intrepid series toy hauler trailer wheels. Because of a manufacturing defect, the wheels were not tightened to the proper torque requirement. A wheel that is not clamped with enough force can work loose as the trailer moves, putting stress on the wheel, hub, and fasteners.
There is no warning sign before failure. Treat the recall as a wheel-tightening problem that needs dealer attention before normal towing continues.
Who's affected?
Covers three Boatwheels trailer models from the 2011 model year, all involving wheel hardware.
| 2011 Boatwheels PB20-SL3500 | wheel hardware |
|---|---|
| 2011 Boatwheels PB20-TM6000 | wheel hardware |
| 2011 Boatwheels PB25-TM1040 | wheel hardware |
| Units affected | 3 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A loose wheel can separate from the trailer and increase the risk of a crash. Use caution until the recall service is complete, and arrange the wheel replacement as soon as your VIN is included. Repair will be free at any franchised Boatwheels dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Boatwheels PB20-SL3500, PB20-TM6000, or PB25-TM1040 trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Boatwheels customer service to confirm the owner-notice status and the nearest service center for the free wheel replacement.
- Ask whether your trailer uses the recalled Black Rock wheels and needs wheel replacement because the wheels were not tightened to the proper torque.
- Bring the recall notice if Boatwheels mailed one. If not, reference recall number 12V520 when you call.
- Avoid towing the trailer until the wheels are inspected or replaced, because loose wheels can separate from the trailer.
What happens at the repair
Boatwheels directs owners to Carlisle, the wheel supplier, for the wheel replacement. At the nearest service center, a Boatwheels technician replaces the affected Black Rock toy hauler trailer wheels covered by recall 12V520. The replacement is free under the recall. The recall began in November 2012, but the final repair status is not listed as available here. Confirm the service path before arranging the visit. The dealer repair will be free once available.
Timeline
| October 31, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V520?
Recall 12V520 covers 3 2011 Boatwheels trailers with Black Rock toy hauler trailer wheels that were not tightened to the proper torque requirement. A loose wheel can separate from the trailer and increase crash risk. The affected wheels are replaced free of charge.
What should I do if my 2011 Boatwheels PB20-SL3500, PB20-TM6000, or PB25-TM1040 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 12V520. If it is, contact Boatwheels at 1-419-433-2300 and ask where the affected wheels will be replaced. Reference recall 12V520 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 12V520, the affected wheels are replaced at the owner's nearest service center free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is wheel separation. The recalled wheels were not tightened to the proper torque requirement, which can let the wheels loosen while the trailer is in use. A separated wheel increases crash risk. Confirm your VIN, then arrange the free wheel replacement.
What if I bought this Boatwheels trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2011 Boatwheels trailer is included, then call Boatwheels at 1-419-433-2300 and reference recall 12V520.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V520000 |
|---|---|
| Boatwheels customer service | 1-419-433-2300 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V520 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V520000 |
Source documents
-
Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →