C&M is recalling 670 2016 Boat Trailer, Jet Ski Trailer, and Utility Trailer models with missing front reflex reflectors. C&M sends replacements free.
C&M is recalling 670 2016 Boat Trailer, Jet Ski Trailer, and Utility Trailer units under recall 16V912 because the front reflex reflectors were left off some trailers. Missing reflectors make the trailer harder for other drivers to see, increasing crash risk; C&M will install the reflectors free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The front reflex reflectors on these 2016 C&M Boat Trailer, Jet Ski Trailer, and Utility Trailer models are small exterior lighting safety devices mounted near the front sides of the trailer. They do not produce light on their own. Their job is to bounce back another driver's headlights so the trailer's position is easier to see in darkness or low light.
On affected trailers, C&M changed the lamp used in production, and the replacement lamp no longer covered the front side reflector requirement. That left the trailer missing a required reflector, so the exterior lighting setup no longer matched the federal lighting standard for lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
What you notice before a problem is simple: the reflector is absent. Inspect the front sides of the trailer for the required amber reflectors. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Covers the Boat Trailer, Jet Ski Trailer, and Utility Trailer model lines under the same exterior lighting component.
| 2016 C&M Boat Trailer | Exterior lighting |
|---|---|
| 2016 C&M Jet Ski Trailer | Exterior lighting |
| 2016 C&M Utility Trailer | Exterior lighting |
| Units affected | 670 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2016 C&M trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Missing reflex reflectors make the trailer harder for other drivers to see, especially in low light, and increase the risk of a crash. Drive with extra care until the reflectors are installed. Repair is free at any franchised C&M dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 C&M Boat Trailer, Jet Ski Trailer, or Utility Trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact C&M customer service at 1-972-875-4528 to request the missing front reflex reflectors free of charge.
- Reference recall number 16V912 when you call, and have your VIN ready.
- Install the front reflex reflectors C&M sends you so other drivers can see the trailer more clearly from the front.
- Avoid towing at night or in low visibility until the front reflectors are installed.
What happens at the repair
C&M handles this recall by sending the missing front reflex reflectors to owners for installation, free of charge. The recall repair began on February 21, 2017, and the covered parts are supplied at no cost. If you already paid for a recall-related reflector repair, C&M has a general reimbursement plan on file. Keep your repair paperwork and contact C&M customer service at 1-972-875-4528 to ask how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 19, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| December 20, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
| January 5, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| January 6, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 21, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V912?
Recall 16V912 covers 670 2016 C&M Boat Trailer, Jet Ski Trailer, and Utility Trailer units that were built without required front reflex reflectors. Missing reflectors make the trailer harder for other drivers to see, increasing crash risk. C&M sends the reflectors free of charge.
What should I do if my 2016 C&M Boat Trailer, Jet Ski Trailer, or Utility Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 16V912. If it is, contact C&M customer service at 1-972-875-4528 and ask for the missing front reflex reflectors. The reflector kit is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost, and C&M provides the missing front reflex reflectors free of charge. Keep the recall number, 16V912, available when you contact C&M customer service.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced visibility. Without the required front reflex reflectors, the trailer is harder for other drivers to see, which increases crash risk under recall 16V912. The free remedy is to install the missing reflectors supplied by C&M.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V912000 |
|---|---|
| C&M customer service | 1-972-875-4528 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V912 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V912000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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