The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V239000·Announced 2016-04-25

Pitts Trailers Recall 2014-2016 Models Due to Suspension Weld Cracks

Pitts Enterprises is recalling 2014-2016 logging trailers because suspension welds may crack, causing the suspension to shift or detach 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 (suspension weld cracks) that can lead to suspension detachment and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Pitts Enterprises, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 LT, LP, and PT logging trailers manufactured between January 1, 2014, and May 31, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a single point trunnion mount suspension that may develop cracks in the welds connecting the suspension to the frame.

If these welds crack, the suspension can shift or detach, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on May 6, 2016.

Pitts will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the suspension for cracks and repair the welds free of charge. Owners may contact Pitts customer service at 1-800-321-8073 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PITTS TRAILERS LT, PT, LP
Brand
PITTS TRAILERS
Manufacturer
Pitts Enterprises, Inc
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
637

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 (3)

  • LT
  • PT
  • LP

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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