The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16E066000·Announced 2016-07-26

Aero Recalls Conestoga XP Sliding Trailer Tarping Systems for Rivet Failure

Aero Industries is recalling Conestoga XP sliding trailer tarping systems because the rear aerodynamic device may separate due to rivet failure, posing a road hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 structural defect where a component may detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Aero Industries, Inc. is recalling certain Conestoga XP sliding trailer tarping systems manufactured between October 15, 2014, and January 19, 2016. The recall involves 746 units.

In the affected systems, the rear aerodynamic device (RAD) may separate from the rear of the tarping system due to rivet failure. If the RAD detaches from the trailer, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Aero will notify owners and replace the rivets with higher strength bolts and nuts free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2016. Owners may contact Aero customer service at 1-800-535-7563 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Aero Industries, Inc
Category
Vehicle — Trailer Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
746

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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