NHTSA safety recall

Recall 26V553000

Equipment › Mechanical › Winch — Magic Tilt · reported 28 Aug 2026 · 3,949 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The risk

A detached winch may increase the risk of injury to people near the trailer.

The fix

Dealers will replace the winch posts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 9, 2026. Owners may contact Magic Tilt customer service at 1-727-535-5561.

NHTSA campaign
26V553000
Filed by
Magic Tilt Trailers, Inc.
Report received
28 Aug 2026
Potentially affected
3,949

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2025 Magic Tilt Aluminum Watercraft Trailer 2026 Magic Tilt Aluminum Watercraft Trailer

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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