Recall 25V564 affects 6 2024 Tuff Trailer Usa TTA17200T and TTA18200T trailers for incorrect GVWR labels. Free replacement at any franchised Tuff Trailer Usa dealer.
Tuff Trailer Usa is recalling 6 2024 TTA17200T and TTA18200T trailers because the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating on the coupler label can be wrong. An incorrect label can lead an owner to overload the trailer, which can cause coupler failure and increase crash risk; the Tuff Trailer Usa dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The 20K surge brake coupler on the 2024 Tuff Trailer Usa TTA17200T and TTA18200T boat trailers is the hitch assembly at the front of the trailer. It connects the trailer to the tow vehicle and works with the hydraulic surge brake system. When the tow vehicle slows, the coupler compresses and helps send hydraulic pressure to the trailer brakes.
The problem is the rating information tied to that coupler. Tuff Trailer Usa found that the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating on the coupler label can be incorrect because product testing was not completed to confirm the component's load capacity. A trailer labeled for 20,000 pound GVWR needs either the correct capacity label or a component replacement that meets or exceeds that rating.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is not expected to feel a change in braking or see a dashboard alert; the defect is in the capacity label and the coupler rating documentation.
Who's affected?
Both TTA17200T and TTA18200T trailers have brake-coupler and certification-label issues listed for the same model year.
| 2024 Tuff Trailer Usa TTA17200T | hydraulic brake system |
|---|---|
| 2024 Tuff Trailer Usa TTA17200T | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2024 Tuff Trailer Usa TTA18200T | hydraulic brake system |
| 2024 Tuff Trailer Usa TTA18200T | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 6 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching 2024 Tuff Trailer Usa model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect label can lead an owner to overload the trailer. Too much weight can strain the coupler, cause it to fail, and increase the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign listed before the overload-related failure, so confirm the label repair before loading near capacity. Repair is free at any franchised Tuff Trailer Usa dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024 Tuff Trailer Usa TTA17200T or TTA18200T trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Tuff Trailer Usa dealer to schedule the free GVWR coupler-label replacement that corrects the weight rating shown on the trailer.
- Bring the recall notice if Tuff Trailer Usa mailed one. Reference recall number 25V564 when you call.
- Avoid loading the trailer based only on the current coupler label until the dealer installs the replacement label.
- Call Tuff Trailer Usa customer service at 1-360-234-3767 with questions and mention Tuff Trailer recall 24E-019.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Tuff Trailer Usa technician replaces the coupler label so the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating information matches the trailer. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. If you already paid to correct this label problem before receiving the official recall notice, Lippert or Tuff Trailer will reimburse eligible documented costs, including parts, labor, applicable taxes, and related diagnostic work. Keep your repair paperwork and submit it through Tuff Trailer customer service.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
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Timeline
| August 29, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
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| August 29, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| August 29, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 8, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 12, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V564?
Recall 25V564 covers 6 2024 Tuff Trailer Usa TTA17200T and TTA18200T trailers with an incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating on the coupler label. The wrong label can lead to overloading, coupler failure, and crash risk. Dealers will replace the label for free.
What should I do if my 2024 Tuff Trailer Usa TTA17200T or TTA18200T is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 25V564. If it is, contact a Tuff Trailer Usa dealer to schedule the free coupler-label replacement. Reference recall number 25V564 and Tuff Trailer Usa recall number 24E-019 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Tuff Trailer Usa dealers will replace the incorrect coupler label free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for trailers included in recall 25V564.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is trailer overloading because the coupler label lists the wrong Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. If the trailer is overloaded, the coupler can fail and raise the risk of a crash. Confirm the VIN, then have the dealer install the correct label.
When were owners notified about this recall?
Tuff Trailer Usa mailed owner notification letters on September 8, 2025. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether recall 25V564 applies. Check your VIN and contact a Tuff Trailer Usa dealer if it is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V564000 |
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| Tuff Trailer Usa customer service | 1-360-234-3767 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V564 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V564000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (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 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →