The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V448000·Announced 2014-07-22

Cornhusker 800SR and 800ESR Grain Trailers Recalled for Suspension Bolt Failure

Truck Equipment is recalling 2014 Cornhusker 800SR and 800ESR grain trailers because suspension pivot bolts may fail, increasing crash risk.

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 where suspension components may separate, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Truck Equipment Service Company is recalling certain model year 2014 Cornhusker 800SR and 800ESR grain trailers. These vehicles are equipped with certain SAF-Holland-brand CBX Trailer Suspension Air Ride Axle Systems. The affected trailer suspensions have pivot bolts that may fail.

Failure of the pivot bolts may cause the suspension and attached axle to separate from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on January 16, 2015.

Truck Equipment will notify owners, and SAF-Holland-approved repair shops will replace the defective pivot bolts with new pivot bolts, free of charge. Owners may contact Truck Equipment customer service at 1-800-869-0363, or SAF-Holland customer service at 1-888-396-6501. 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.

The recalled product

Product
CORNHUSKER 800ESR, 800SR
Brand
CORNHUSKER
Manufacturer
Truck Equipment Service Company
Category
Vehicle — Grain Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
67

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)

  • 800ESR
  • 800SR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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