2021–2022 C.e. Smith Company Multi-Sport 48810, 2021–2022 C.e. Smith Company Multi-Sport 48815, 2021–2022 C.e. Smith Company Multi-Sport Plus 48870 and 2 other models Recall: Smith Company Multi-Sport 48810 and 48815, Multi-Sport Plus 48870, Malone…
NHTSA campaign 22V398000 · Suspension · filed Jun 7, 2022 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
C.E. Smith Company, Inc. (C.E. Smith) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C.E. Smith Company Multi-Sport 48810 and 48815, Multi-Sport Plus 48870, Malone Auto Racks MicroSport MPG460, and EcoLight MPG585 boat trailers. The weld connecting the axle tube to the wheel spindle may fail, causing the wheel to separate from the trailer.
The risk
Losing a wheel off the trailer increases the risk of a crash.
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
C.E. Smith will provide installation instructions and a replacement axle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 24, 2022. Owners may contact C.E. Smith at 1-800-334-2490.
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
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 22V398000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.