The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10V541000·Announced 2010-10-29

Miller Electric Recalls 2010 Trailers for Improper Hub Assembly Installation

Miller Electric is recalling 490 model year 2010 OFR-224 and HWY-224 trailers because improperly torqued hub bearings could cause the wheel assembly to fail and fall off.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (improperly torqued bearings) that could result in a wheel falling off, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a score of 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Miller Electric Manufacturing Co. is recalling 490 model year 2010 Miller OFR-224 and HWY-224 trailers. The recall addresses a defect in the hub assembly installation where the assembly bearings may not have been properly torqued during manufacturing.

An improperly torqued bearing could fail, resulting in a failure of the wheel assembly and a risk of the wheel falling off during vehicle operation. This condition increases the risk of a crash.

Miller Electric will inspect and replace the hub assembly and properly re-install it free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2010. Owners may contact Miller Electric at 920-734-9821 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MILLER OFR-224, HWY-224
Brand
MILLER
Manufacturer
MILLER ELECTRIC MFG. CO.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
490

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • OFR-224
  • HWY-224

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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