# Magic Tilt Trailers, Inc.: Weld Failure May Allow Winch to Detach (26V553000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Magic Tilt Trailers, Inc. |
| Subject | Weld Failure May Allow Winch to Detach |
| NHTSA ID | 26V553000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Units potentially affected | 3949 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| 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. |
| Remedy | 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. |

## Why this score
- 3,949 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V553000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.