The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12E013000·Announced 2012-04-04

Quality Trailer Products Recalls Rear Axle Spindles for Potential Separation

Quality Trailer Products is recalling specific rear axle spindles installed on Carry-On Trailers because the weld may fail, causing the wheel to separate and increasing crash risk.

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 (axle spindle weld failure) that could lead to wheel separation and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Quality Trailer Products, LP (QTP) is recalling certain trailer axles with part number TS20710585545IAC. These axles were manufactured in lots QR494320 and QR493997 between January 24, 2012, and February 17, 2012. The affected axles were installed on certain trailers manufactured by Carry-On Trailers, Inc., as part number 2K7158.

The defect involves a weld between the axle tube and the spindle that may fail under stress over time. If the axle spindle fails, the trailer wheel could separate, which increases the risk of a crash.

QTP will notify owners and replace the affected axles free of charge. The safety recall began on April 27, 2012. Owners may contact QTP at 1-800-334-6355 ext. 132 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE recall
Manufacturer
QUALITY TRAILER PRODUCTS, LP
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1,125

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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