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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V753000·Announced 2015-11-13

Trails West Recalls 2015-2016 Trailers Due to Axle Weld Failure Risk

Trails West is recalling 2015-2016 trailers because a weld on the rear axle may fail, causing the wheel assembly 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 weld failure) that can lead to wheel separation and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Trails West Manufacturing of Idaho, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 trailers, including the Santa Fe, Sierra, Royale, and Hot Shot models. The recall covers units manufactured between February 18, 2015, and August 25, 2015, that are equipped with 3500lb-capacity torsion model axles.

The defect involves a weld that secures the torsion arm assembly, which may fail. If this weld fails, the tire, wheel, hub, and torsion arm can separate from the trailer. This separation can reduce vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash.

Owners should contact Trails West customer service at 1-208-852-2200. Dealers will replace any suspect axles free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2015. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TRAILS WEST CLASSIC, CLASSIC II, ROYALE, SANTA FE II
Brand
TRAILS WEST
Manufacturer
Trails West Manufacturing Of Idaho, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
279

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 (8)

  • CLASSIC
  • CLASSIC II
  • ROYALE
  • SANTA FE II
  • SIERRA SELECT
  • SIERRA II
  • SIERRA
  • HOT SHOT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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