If your VIN is in recall 16V924, C&M will correct missing license plate illumination for free at any franchised C&M dealer.
C&M is recalling 35 of its 2016 Cargo Trailer vehicles because they are missing required license plate illumination, a lighting rule tied to rear visibility. Without that light, other drivers have a harder time seeing the trailer, increasing crash risk, and C&M dealers will install the required lighting free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The license plate illumination on the 2016 C&M Cargo Trailer is the small exterior light that shines on the rear license plate. On a 5 x 10 Cargo Trailer, that light is required under FMVSS 108 so the plate is readable in dark or low-light conditions. It is part of the exterior lighting system, separate from the brake lights and tail lights.
On the affected trailers, the required plate light is missing or blocked by the license plate cover used during production. C&M traced the problem to a cover change made in 2016. The fix is to use a thinner license plate cover that lets the plate lighting reach the license plate.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is most likely to notice the issue during a walkaround inspection, when the trailer lights are turned on and the license plate area stays dark.
Who's affected?
| 2016 C&M Cargo Trailer | Exterior lighting |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 35 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2016 C&M Cargo Trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
When trailer lights are missing or not working correctly, other drivers have less visual warning around the trailer, which increases the risk of a crash. Avoid towing after dark or in low visibility until the lighting correction is complete. Repair is free at any franchised C&M dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 C&M Cargo Trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised C&M dealer to schedule the free lighting correction and license plate cover installation that restores the required license plate illumination.
- Bring the recall notice if C&M mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V924 when you call.
- Use extra care when towing until the repair is complete, especially at night.
- Call C&M customer service at 1-972-875-4528 with questions about the free repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a C&M technician corrects the license plate lighting so the trailer has the required illumination, then installs a new license plate cover. The recall repair is available now, and the replacement parts and labor are free. When you schedule service, tell the service desk this is recall 16V924 for the 2016 Cargo Trailer and ask what trailer drop-off steps they want you to follow.
Timeline
| December 20, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| December 22, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
| January 5, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| January 20, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 21, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V924?
Recall 16V924 covers 35 2016 C&M Cargo Trailer models with missing required license plate illumination. Without that rear lighting, other drivers can have trouble seeing the trailer, increasing crash risk. C&M dealers correct the lights and install a new license plate cover for free.
What should I do if my 2016 C&M Cargo Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 16V924. If it is, contact a franchised C&M dealer or C&M customer service at 1-972-875-4528 to arrange the lighting correction and new license plate cover. The repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair recalled safety defects at no cost, and C&M will correct the trailer lights and install a new license plate cover free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced visibility from the missing license plate lighting. If other drivers have trouble seeing the trailer, crash risk increases. Confirm your VIN, then arrange the free lighting correction through a franchised C&M dealer or C&M customer service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V924000 |
|---|---|
| C&M customer service | 1-972-875-4528 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V924 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V924000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →