PTIC Recalls Stratos Asphalt Distributor Trailers Due to Axle Overload Risk
PTIC is recalling 2014-2016 Stratos asphalt distributor trailers because fully loaded weight may exceed axle capacity, risking bearing overheating or hub detachment.
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 overload) that can lead to hub detachment and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Pavement Technologies Int'l. Corp. (PTIC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Stratos asphalt distributor trailers. The affected models include the DMT-400, DTM-600, DMT-1000, DMD-400, DMD-600, DMD-1000, SG-400I, SG-600I, and SG-1000I. These trailers were manufactured between October 1, 2014, and October 20, 2016.
The recall addresses a defect where the weight of the trailers, when the tank is fully loaded, may exceed the axle manufacturer's maximum load-bearing capacity. If the axles are overloaded, the bearings may overheat and/or the hubs may detach from the axles, which increases the risk of a crash.
PTIC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axles with upgraded ones free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact PTIC customer service at 1-518-218-7676 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- STRATOS SG-600I, DMD-1000, DMT-1000, DMD-600
- Brand
- STRATOS
- Manufacturer
- PTIC
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Trailer
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 45
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 (9)
- SG-600I
- DMD-1000
- DMT-1000
- DMD-600
- DMD-400
- SG-400I
- SG-1000I
- DMT-400
- DMT-600
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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