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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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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