Recall 17V779 affects 163 2018 Travel Lite Falcon recreational trailers with an underrated hitch coupler. Repair will be free once available.
Travel Lite is recalling 163 2018 Falcon recreational trailers because a 2-inch Class III hitch coupler was installed where a 2 5/16-inch coupler was required. The underrated coupler can let the trailer separate from the tow vehicle, increasing crash risk, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The hitch coupler on the 2018 Travel Lite Falcon is the socket at the front of the trailer tongue that locks onto the tow vehicle's hitch ball. Its normal job is to hold the trailer to the tow vehicle while the trailer turns, brakes, and moves over bumps. For this trailer, the coupler has to match the ball size and the trailer's rated weight.
On the affected Falcon trailers, the frame supplier installed a 2-inch Class III coupler where a 2 5/16-inch Class III coupler was required. The smaller coupler is not rated for the trailer's GVWR, which means the part holding the trailer to the tow vehicle is under rated for the load it is asked to carry. That mismatch puts stress on the coupler connection during towing.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not judge this by appearance alone, because the problem is the coupler rating and ball size, not a visible crack or loose part.
Who's affected?
| 2018 Travel Lite Falcon | Trailer hitches |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 163 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2018 Travel Lite Falcon trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
The trailer coupler is underrated for the trailer's GVWR. If it separates from the tow vehicle, crash risk increases. Before towing, have a franchised Travel Lite dealer confirm whether the 2018 Falcon is included and what interim guidance applies. Repair will be free at any franchised Travel Lite dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 Travel Lite Falcon is included in this recall.
- Contact Travel Lite customer service at 1-574-831-3000 and reference recall number 17V779 to confirm the current repair path.
- Ask Travel Lite whether the hitch coupler needs inspection before towing the trailer.
- Follow Travel Lite's interim instructions until the hitch-coupler repair that corrects the under-rated coupler is available.
- Keep the owner letter with your trailer records and bring it to the repair appointment once Travel Lite opens the remedy.
What happens at the repair
Travel Lite has not published the final dealer procedure for this Falcon hitch-coupler recall. The known issue is that a 2" Class III hitch coupler was installed where a 2 5/16" Class III coupler was required. Once the remedy is available, a Travel Lite technician will complete the approved coupler repair free of charge. Until then, ask Travel Lite customer service or the dealer what interim handling applies before towing the trailer.
Timeline
| December 6, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 19, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| March 19, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| March 23, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 6, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V779?
Recall 17V779 covers 163 2018 Travel Lite Falcon recreational trailers with the wrong Class III hitch coupler installed. A 2-inch coupler was used instead of the required 2 5/16-inch coupler, leaving the coupler underrated for the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating.
What should I do if my 2018 Travel Lite Falcon is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 17V779. If it is, contact Travel Lite customer service at 1-574-831-3000 and ask for the current repair instructions. Reference recall 17V779 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost to the owner. Travel Lite's remedy filing listed the repair as under development, so ask Travel Lite customer service for the current free repair path for recall 17V779.
What is the safety risk?
The trailer can become unhitched from the tow vehicle because the installed coupler is underrated for the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating. That separation increases crash risk. Until your VIN is checked and the repair path is confirmed, inspect the coupler size before towing.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V779000 |
|---|---|
| Travel Lite customer service | 1-574-831-3000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V779 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V779000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →