The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V489000·Announced 2015-08-05

Felling Recalls 2016 FT-6T Trailers Due to Tire Fender Rubbing

Felling Trailers is recalling 92 model year 2016 FT-6T tilting trailers because improper fender placement may cause tires to rub, potentially leading to tire failure and a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where tire failure could increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Felling Trailers, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2016 FT-6T tilting trailers manufactured between February 15, 2015, and June 30, 2015. The recall involves 92 affected vehicles.

The defect is caused by the improper placement of the fender, which may allow the tires to rub against the fenders. If this rubbing occurs, it may cause tire damage, possibly leading to tire failure and increasing the risk of a crash.

Felling has notified owners, and dealers will measure the tire clearance and install a lift kit if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 11, 2015. Owners may contact Felling customer service at 1-888-335-5464 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FELLING FT-6T
Brand
FELLING
Manufacturer
Felling Trailers, Inc
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
92

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)

  • FT-6T

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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