2025-2026 Magic Tilt Aluminum Watercraft Trailer recall: Weld Failure May Allow Winch to Detach
Report received by NHTSA: Aug. 28, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
3,949 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025-2026 Magic Tilt Aluminum Watercraft Trailer.
- Compared with
Magic Tilt Trailers, Inc. has 1 NHTSA recall in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
No earlier NHTSA recalls by Magic Tilt Trailers, Inc. in records since Nov. 1, 2016.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Magic Tilt Aluminum Watercraft Trailer 2025-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V553000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Magic Tilt Trailers, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | Aug. 28, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 3,949 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record