Reporting Trailer Safety Defects - Generac Power Systems Magnum MTT25 Operating Manual

• Towing the unit with water in the tank will adversely affect handling of towing vehicle, specifically
maneuvering corners, accelerating, and braking. Ensure operator has experience with towing unit.
• Maximum recommended towing speeds for the unit are as follows:
With the tank empty, improved road: .................................. 55 mph (89 km/h)
With the tank full, improved road: ....................................... 45 mph (72 km/h)
With the tank 1/2 full, improved road: ................................. 45 mph (72 km/h)
Any towing on unimproved roads:....................................... 20 mph (32 km/h) or less
• Reduce speed when the tank is filled with water. The tank is not baffled. There will be a noticeable
water surge in the tank under heavy braking.
• Before towing the trailer, check that the weight of the trailer is equal across all tires. Adjust the angle
of the trailer tongue to keep the trailer as level as possible. A large angle between the trailer and tow
vehicle will cause more weight to be carried by one axle, which could cause premature wear on the
tires and axles and cause potentially unsafe operating conditions.
• The trailer is equipped with hydraulic surge brakes or electric surge brakes. Check the operation of
the brakes by braking the vehicle at a slow speed before entering traffic. Both the trailer and the vehicle
should brake smoothly. If the trailer seems to be pushing, check the level in the surge brake fluid
reservoir.
• A film of grease on the coupler will extend coupler life and eliminate squeaking. Wipe the coupler
clean and apply fresh grease each time the trailer is towed.

REPORTING TRAILER SAFETY DEFECTS

If you believe your trailer has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Magnum Power Products
LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation; and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group
of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in an individual
problem between you, your dealer, or Magnum Power Products LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:1-800-424-9153),
go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator
NHTSA
1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E.
Washington, DC 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
8