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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V944000·Announced 2016-12-29

Glacier Recalls 2016 RV Explorers Due to Axle Bolt Defect

Glacier is recalling 38 model year 2016 RV Explorer trailers because a short axle bolt may fail, causing the wheel assembly to 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 where the wheel assembly may detach from the chassis, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Timberland Inc. DBA Glacier is recalling certain model year 2016 Glacier 17 RV Explorer recreational trailers, specifically models A612, A614, and A165. These units were manufactured between February 1, 2016, and November 1, 2016. The recall covers 38 affected vehicles.

The defect involves the drop axle pivot pin retainer bolt, which may be too short for the locking nut to fully engage. If the bolt separates from the lock nut, the wheel assembly may detach from the chassis, increasing the risk of a crash.

Glacier will notify owners, and representatives of the Ickler Company, the chassis manufacturer, will travel to the dealer's or customer's location to fix the issue free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2017. Owners may contact Glacier customer service at 1-218-454-1078 or the Ickler Company at 1-320-251-8282. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
GLACIER RV EXPLORER
Brand
GLACIER
Manufacturer
Timberland INC DBA Glacier
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
38

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 (1)

  • RV EXPLORER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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