Magic Tilt recalls 2025–2026 aluminum watercraft trailers over winch that may break off its mount
The weld joining the winch to its base plate may fail, so the winch could separate from the mount and injure people standing near the trailer.
What to do
Dealers will replace the winch posts for free. Owners can call Magic Tilt customer service at 1-727-535-5561.
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Recall details
- Product
- Magic Tilt Aluminum Watercraft Trailer 2025–2026
- Company
- Magic Tilt Trailers, Inc.
- Hazard
- A detached winch may increase the risk of injury to people near the trailer.
- Units
- 3,949 vehicles
- Owner notification
- October 9, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 28, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V553000
- Model years: 2025–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
- Defect
- Magic Tilt Trailers, Inc. (Magic Tilt) is recalling certain 2025-2026 aluminum personal watercraft boat trailers. The weld between the winch and base plate may fail, causing the winch to separate from the mount.
- Consequence
- A detached winch may increase the risk of injury to people near the trailer.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will replace the winch posts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2026. Owners may contact Magic Tilt customer service at 1-727-535-5561.
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