2021–2022 Great Lakes Tandem 16', 2021–2022 Great Lakes Tandem 18', 2021–2022 Great Lakes Tandem 20' Recall: Coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate…
NHTSA campaign 22V366000 · Equipment · filed May 20, 2022 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Joe's Trailer Mfg. (Joe's) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Great Lakes Tandem 16', 18' and 20' trailers. The coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
The risk
Trailer separation from a tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
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Joe's will inspect and replace the coupler as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed in July 20, 2022. Owners may contact Joe's customer service at 1-734-261-0050.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes | Tandem 16' | 2021, 2022 |
| Great Lakes | Tandem 18' | 2021, 2022 |
| Great Lakes | Tandem 20' | 2021, 2022 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 22V366000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.