Recall 20V096 affects 35 2019-2020 Smc Laramie trailers for incorrect tire PSI placards. New placards are free at any franchised Smc dealer.
Smc is recalling 35 2019-2020 Laramie trailers under recall 20V096 because the federal placard lists the wrong tire PSI, which can lead owners to overinflate the tires. Tires inflated to that label limit are at risk of failure, increasing the risk of a crash, and the Smc dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The federal placard on the 2019-2020 Smc Laramie is the label that tells an owner or service technician the correct tire inflation pressure for the trailer. On these trailers, the label is tied to 16 inch Westlake tires and should tell the owner to inflate them to 80 PSI. That number matters because trailer tires are built to carry load at a specific pressure.
On affected Laramie trailers, the computer program used to create and print the placard had the wrong tire pressure stored. The label showed 110 PSI instead of 80 PSI. Following that label overinflates the tires, putting extra stress into the tire carcass and reducing the margin the tire has to handle heat, load, and road impact.
The listed warning sign is tire failure. The filing does not give an earlier owner-visible sign to rely on before the tire fails.
Who's affected?
The same Laramie trailer line appears under both tire and vehicle-label items for the 2019 and 2020 model years.
| 2020 Smc Laramie | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2020 Smc Laramie | tire |
| 2019 Smc Laramie | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2019 Smc Laramie | tire |
| Units affected | 35 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2019-2020 Smc Laramie trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the tire placard lists the wrong pressure, inflating tires to that limit can overload the tires and lead to tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Check the tire placard, use the corrected pressure from the dealer, and schedule the placard replacement soon. Repair is free at any franchised Smc dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019-2020 Smc Laramie is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Smc dealer to schedule the free placard replacement that corrects the listed tire PSI and helps prevent overinflated tires.
- Bring the recall notice if Smc mailed one. If not, reference recall number 20V096 when you call.
- Use the corrected placard after the dealer installs it, and avoid using the old Federal Placard as your tire-pressure guide.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Smc technician provides the corrected Federal Placard with the right tire PSI listed and confirms the replacement label matches the recall remedy. The dealer supplies the corrected placards free of charge under the recall, so parts and labor are covered. SMC Trailers has a general reimbursement plan on file. If you already paid for a related placard correction before the recall notice, ask Smc customer service or the service desk what documentation they need to review reimbursement.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 14, 2020 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
|---|---|
| February 20, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
| February 28, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| March 11, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 13, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V096?
Recall 20V096 covers 35 2019-2020 Smc Laramie trailers with certification placards that list the wrong tire PSI. Tires inflated to the label's incorrect limit are at risk of failure, increasing crash risk. Smc dealers will provide corrected placards for free.
What should I do if my 2019-2020 Smc Laramie is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 20V096. If it is, contact a franchised Smc dealer to get the corrected tire-pressure placard. Reference recall number 20V096 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair recall defects at no cost, and Smc dealers will provide the corrected tire-pressure placard free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included 2019-2020 Smc Laramie trailers.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is tire failure from using the incorrect PSI listed on the certification placard. If the tire is inflated to the wrong limit, it is at risk of failure while driving, increasing crash risk. The fix is a corrected placard with the proper PSI.
When did this recall start?
The recall began March 13, 2020. Smc notified owners and dealers will provide new placards with the correct PSI listed. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN and call the dealer with recall number 20V096.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V096000 |
|---|---|
| Smc customer service | 1-574-966-5598 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V096 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V096000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 24, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →