BOWLUS VOLTERRA (2024) recall — Equipment
Bowlus recalls 2024 Volterra trailers with elongated hitches due to missing maintenance instructions for hitch bolt tightening, which could cause separation and crash risk. Owners receive free inspections and repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Without regular tightening, the hitch bolts can loosen, allowing the top and bottom of the hitch to separate from each other, which could create a hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Bowlus is recalling 2024 Volterra trailers because the owners manual doesn't include instructions to retighten hitch bolts. If bolts loosen, the hitch could separate and increase crash risk. Owners should contact customer service for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81626-bowlus-volterra-2024-recall-hitch-bolts-may-loosen-causing-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81626-bowlus-volterra-2024-recall-hitch-bolts-may-loosen-causing-crash · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V417000
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“Bowlus Volterra 2024 Recall: Hitch Bolts May Loosen Causing Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81626-bowlus-volterra-2024-recall-hitch-bolts-may-loosen-causing-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #25V417000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V417000).
Why it’s dangerous
Without regular tightening, the hitch bolts can loosen, causing the top and bottom of the hitch to separate. This separation could lead to the trailer becoming unstable and increasing the risk of a crash during normal use.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2024 Bowlus Volterra trailers with elongated hitches are affected. Those who regularly use the trailer for towing or hauling are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2024 Volterra trailer has an elongated hitch. The owners manual does not include instructions to retighten the two hitch bolts in the maintenance schedule.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Bowlus customer service at service@bowlus.com for free inspection and repair of hitch bolts.
Get Free Inspection
Dealers will inspect and replace/tighten hitch bolts as needed at no cost to the owner.
What NHTSA says to do
Bowlus will provide a supplement to the owners manual. Dealers will inspect, replace, and tighten the hitch bolts, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2025. Owners may contact Bowlus' customer service at service@bowlus.com.
Questions people ask
Why is my Volterra being recalled?
The owners manual for these trailers does not include instructions to retighten the two hitch bolts in the maintenance schedule, which could cause the hitch to separate and increase crash risk.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check if your 2024 Volterra trailer has an elongated hitch. The owners manual does not include instructions to retighten the two hitch bolts in the maintenance schedule.
What should I do if I own a recalled trailer?
Contact Bowlus customer service at service@bowlus.com for free inspection and repair of hitch bolts by a dealer.
Contact Bowlus
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bowlus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V417000 — Bowlus Bowlus Hello, I own a Bowlus that is covered by recall 25V417000 from Bowlus. The official recall notice states: Bowlus will provide a supplement to the owners manual. Dealers will inspect, replace, and tighten the hitch bolts, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2025. Owners may contact Bowlus' customer service at service@bowlus.com. 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 #25V417000 (June 27, 2025)
- 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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