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SevereNHTSA·15V083000·Announced 2015-02-11

Novae Recalls 2015 Sure-Trac Dump Trailers Due to Hydraulic Mount Failure Risk

Novae is recalling 95 model year 2015 Sure-Trac Single Ram SD Dump Trailers because a thin hydraulic mount may fail, causing the bed to collapse and risk injury.

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 (hydraulic mount failure) that could cause the dump bed to collapse, posing a significant risk of personal injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Novae Corporation is recalling certain model year 2015 Sure-Trac Single Ram SD Dump Trailers manufactured between September 10, 2014, and November 15, 2014. The recall involves 95 units.

The defect involves the hydraulic cylinder lift ram mount attached to the dump bed, which may be too thin. If this mount fails, the dump bed could collapse during use, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Novae will notify owners, and dealers will install a hydraulic cylinder lift ram mount reinforcement kit free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2015. Owners may contact Novae customer service at 1-260-758-9838 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NOVAE SURE TRAC
Brand
NOVAE
Manufacturer
Novae Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
95

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 (1)

  • SURE TRAC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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