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SevereNHTSA·16V804000·Announced 2016-11-04

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

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 DMD-1000, DMT-1000, DMD-600, DMD-400
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)

  • DMD-1000
  • DMT-1000
  • DMD-600
  • DMD-400
  • SG-600I
  • SG-400I
  • SG-1000I
  • DMT-400
  • DMT-600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

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