The problem
Xtreme Outdoors (Xtreme Outdoors) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Little Guy Max and Little Guy Mini Max travel trailers. The axle bolts may have been improperly tightened during production, which can cause the axle to break or detach from the trailer.
The risk
A broken or detached axle can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will tighten the axle mounting hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2022. Owners may contact Xtreme Outdoors customer service at 1-888-469-8688.
Contacts
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Xtreme Outdoors dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 22V565000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.