Recall 20V448 affects 145 2020 Xtreme Outdoors Little Guy Mini Max trailers for understated weight labels. Replacement labels are free at Xtreme Outdoors dealers.
Xtreme Outdoors is recalling 145 2020 Little Guy Mini Max trailers because the certification label understates curb weight, GVWR, and cargo capacity. Incorrect weight information can lead an owner to tow beyond the tow vehicle's capacity, increasing crash risk, and Xtreme Outdoors dealers will provide the free recall repair.
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What's wrong?
The certification label on a 2020 Little Guy Mini Max trailer is the sticker that tells an owner the trailer's curb weight, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, and Cargo Carrying Capacity. Curb weight is the trailer's weight before cargo. GVWR is the maximum loaded weight the trailer is rated to carry, and CCC is the amount of cargo that fits inside that limit.
On affected Xtreme Outdoors trailers, the trailer was weighed incorrectly at manufacture. That error put understated curb weight, GVWR, and CCC figures on the label. When those numbers are wrong, an owner is working from bad loading information and the trailer's towing setup is harder to match to the actual weight. The corrected certification label fixes the GVWR and CCC information.
There is no warning sign before failure. The trailer does not need to make noise, handle differently, or show visible damage for the label information to be wrong.
Who's affected?
| 2020 Xtreme Outdoors Little Guy Mini Max | tire |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 145 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2020 Xtreme Outdoors Little Guy Mini Max trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect certification label can lead an owner to tow the trailer with a vehicle rated below the trailer's actual weight. That mismatch increases the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign tied to the label error, so confirm your VIN and towing setup before the next tow. Repair is free at any franchised Xtreme Outdoors dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020 Xtreme Outdoors Little Guy Mini Max is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Xtreme Outdoors dealer to request the free corrected certification label for the understated curb weight, GVWR, and cargo capacity.
- Use the corrected label's GVWR and cargo capacity before loading the trailer or choosing a tow vehicle.
- Avoid loading or towing the trailer near the tow vehicle's limit until the corrected label is installed.
- Call Xtreme Outdoors customer service at 1-888-469-9688 with questions and reference recall number 20V448.
What happens at the repair
For an affected 2020 Little Guy Mini Max, the dealer sends replacement certification labels with the corrected curb weight, GVWR, and cargo carrying capacity. There is no trailer repair to perform unless the dealer needs to install the label for you. The corrected labels and related paperwork are free under the recall. Unsold trailers outside Xtreme Outdoors control also get updated paperwork with the correct information. Xtreme Outdoors has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for a related label or paperwork correction. Keep any invoice or receipt and contact Xtreme customer service at 1-888-469-9688.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 30, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 7, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| September 7, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| September 21, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 22, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V448?
Recall 20V448 covers 145 2020 Xtreme Outdoors Little Guy Mini Max trailers with certification labels that understate curb weight, GVWR, and cargo carrying capacity. That wrong label information can lead an owner to tow beyond the tow vehicle's capacity. Xtreme Outdoors will provide corrected labels for free.
What should I do if my 2020 Xtreme Outdoors Little Guy Mini Max is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 20V448. If it is, contact an Xtreme Outdoors dealer or Xtreme customer service at 1-888-469-9688 to get the corrected certification label. Reference recall number 20V448 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost, and Xtreme Outdoors' remedy is a corrected certification label for affected trailers. The recall began September 22, 2020, so the label remedy is available now.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is towing the trailer with wrong weight information. If the understated label leads the trailer to exceed the tow vehicle's capacity, the combination can be harder to control and the risk of a crash increases.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V448000 |
|---|---|
| Xtreme Outdoors customer service | 1-888-469-9688 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V448 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V448000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →