Quality Recall 16V297000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 16V297000 · announced May 13, 2016 · filed by Quality Trailers · 57 units affected

The problem

Quality Trailers is recalling certain model year 2015 Flatbed Equipment and Wedge Car Hauler trailers manufactured April 1, 2015, to April 30, 2016. The lock nuts that secure the axle hanger to the springs may not have been properly crimped allowing the nut to loosen and detach during operation.

The risk

If the nuts were to fall off, the bolts could loosen, and the axle may disconnect from the spring hangers, shifting or detaching from the trailer and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Quality Trailers will notify owners, and provide them with new Nylock replacement nuts, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Quality customer service at 1-336-859-2501.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2015 Quality Equipment Flatbed Trailer
• 2015 Quality Wedge Car Hauler

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.