Recall 18V059 affects 62 2018 Liberty Little Guy Max trailers for a cracked power tongue jack touch pad. Repair is free at a Liberty dealer.
Liberty is recalling 62 2018 Little Guy Max recreational trailers because the Smart-Jack power tongue jack's laminated plastic touch pad can crack or separate and let water in, causing the jack to operate unintentionally. If the jack moves on its own, it can increase injury risk for people in the trailer or raise crash risk while towing; Liberty dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Smart-Jack on the 2018 Liberty Little Guy Max is the powered tongue jack at the front of the travel trailer. It raises and lowers the trailer tongue so the trailer can be hitched, unhitched, and leveled without hand-cranking the jack. The touch pad on top is the control surface, and it is supposed to stay sealed against rain and road spray.
On affected trailers, the laminated plastic touch pad can crack or separate from the top of the jack. Once that seal opens, water can enter the jack housing and reach the electrical controls. Water inside that control area can trigger unintended jack movement, so the jack operates when the owner has not commanded it.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner notices the problem when the touch pad is cracked, separated, wet inside, or the jack moves without a button press.
Who's affected?
| 2018 Liberty Little Guy Max | Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 62 |
Not every 2018 Liberty Little Guy Max trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Unintended power tongue jack movement can injure people inside the trailer. If the jack moves while the trailer is being towed, it increases the risk of a crash. Stop using the trailer if the jack acts on its own, and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Liberty dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 Liberty Little Guy Max is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Liberty dealer to schedule the free power tongue jack replacement for the touch-pad failure that lets water into the jack controls.
- Bring the recall notice if Liberty mailed one. Reference recall number 18V059 when you call.
- Confirm the power tongue jack is fully retracted before towing, and keep people clear of the jack until the dealer replaces it.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Liberty technician replaces the Smart Jack power tongue jack with a corrected unit. The work is covered by the recall, so parts and labor are free. The repair addresses the jack touch pad that can crack or separate and let water into the switch area, which can make the jack operate without owner input. Ask the service desk to confirm that the recall repair is complete before you tow the trailer.
Timeline
| January 16, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 18, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| January 18, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| January 25, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 27, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V059?
Recall 18V059 covers 62 2018 Liberty Little Guy Max recreational trailers with a Smart-Jack model power tongue jack touch pad that can crack or separate and let water in. Liberty dealers will replace the power tongue jack free of charge.
What should I do if my 2018 Liberty Little Guy Max is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 18V059. If it is, contact a Liberty dealer to schedule the power tongue jack replacement. Reference recall number 18V059 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Liberty dealers will replace the affected power tongue jack free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for this recall repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is unintended power tongue jack movement. If the jack retracts or extends on its own, it increases the risk of injury to people in the trailer. If it moves while the trailer is being towed, it increases crash risk. The dealer repair is free.
When did the Liberty recall repair start?
The recall repair began on February 27, 2018. Liberty dealers replace the Smart-Jack model power tongue jack free of charge. Check your VIN first, then call Liberty customer service at 1-877-545-4897 or a Liberty dealer with recall 18V059.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V059000 |
|---|---|
| Liberty customer service | 1-877-545-4897 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V059 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V059000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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