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SevereNHTSA·15E080000·Announced 2015-10-05

SAF-Holland Recalls Trailer Axles Due to Spindle Separation Risk

SAF-Holland is recalling specific 5-inch tapered trailer axles because the wheel end may separate from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 (axle spindle) where the wheel end may separate, explicitly stated to increase the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

SAF-Holland is recalling certain 5-Inch Tapered Axles used in trailer applications. The affected units are part numbers 24790175090, 24790745090, and 24790165090, which were manufactured between December 13, 2011, and December 25, 2011.

The recall is necessary because the wheel end may separate from the axle due to an out-of-specification material thickness on the spindle. This defect increases the risk of a crash if the wheel end separates from the trailer axle.

Owners should contact SAF-Holland customer service at 1-888-396-6501 to arrange for the corrective action. SAF-Holland will inspect and replace the defective spindles free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2015. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE recall
Manufacturer
SAF-Holland
Category
Vehicle — Trailer Axle
Hazard
Affected units
768

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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