ABS REMORQUES LRC (2023) recall — Trailer Hitches
ABS Remorques recalls certain 2014-2023 semi-trailers due to potential coupling plate failure causing trailer detachment. Owners should inspect for damage and repair if needed.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A detached trailer cannot be controlled and may overturn or obstruct the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
ABS Remorques is recalling 2014-2023 semi-trailers where the coupling plate might fail, causing the trailer to detach. This could lead to loss of control and crashes. Affected owners should check for damage and get repairs if needed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81208-abs-remorques-2023-trailer-hitches-risk-of-trailer-detachment.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81208-abs-remorques-2023-trailer-hitches-risk-of-trailer-detachment · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V005000
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“ABS Remorques 2023 Trailer Hitches: Risk of Trailer Detachment.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81208-abs-remorques-2023-trailer-hitches-risk-of-trailer-detachment. Based on NHTSA recall #23V005000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V005000).
Why it’s dangerous
The coupling plate can deteriorate over time, leading to king pin failure and trailer detachment. This makes the trailer uncontrollable, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Semi-trailer owners who purchased ABS Remorques trailers from 2014 to 2023 are most at risk. Owners using trailers without proper coupling plate inspections may face detachment.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for any damage to the coupling plate or king pin on your ABS Remorques trailer. The recall covers 2014-2023 model years.
- Brand
ABS Remorques- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Inspect Trailer Coupling
Check for damage to the coupling plate or king pin before operating the trailer.
Repair Damaged Parts
If damage is found, do not operate the trailer until it has been repaired.
Contact ABS Service
ABS authorized service facilities will replace damaged coupling plates free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
Semi-trailer owners are advised to inspect for any coupling plate or king pin damage prior to operation. If damage is found, owners should not operate the trailer until it has been repaired. ABS authorized service facilities will replace the coupling plates, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 2, 2023. Owners may contact ABS customer service at 819-879-6216.
Questions people ask
What years are affected by this recall?
The recall covers ABS Remorques semi-trailers from 2014 to 2023.
How can I tell if my trailer is affected?
Check for damage to the coupling plate or king pin on your ABS Remorques trailer from 2014-2023 model years.
What should I do if I find damage?
Do not operate the trailer until it has been repaired. ABS authorized service facilities will replace damaged coupling plates free of charge.
Contact ABS Remorques
We’ve drafted a message you can send ABS Remorques to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V005000 — ABS Remorques ABS Remorques Hello, I own a ABS Remorques that is covered by recall 23V005000 from ABS Remorques. The official recall notice states: Semi-trailer owners are advised to inspect for any coupling plate or king pin damage prior to operation. If damage is found, owners should not operate the trailer until it has been repaired. ABS authorized service facilities will replace the coupling plates, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 2, 2023. Owners may contact ABS customer service at 819-879-6216. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #23V005000 (January 13, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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