2019 SMC Laramie Recall: Living quarter entry steps may break when being stepped onto due to poor…
NHTSA campaign 19V300000 · Equipment · filed Apr 12, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
SMC Trailers (SMC) is recalling certain 2019 Laramie horse trailers. The living quarter entry steps may break when being stepped onto due to poor welds and missing rivets.
The risk
The steps could break while in use, increasing the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
SMC has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers, correcting the welds and installing rivets as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2019. Owners may contact SMC Trailers at 1-574-966-5598.
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.safercar.gov.
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V300000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.