The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V248000·Announced 2017-04-10

Proline Cargo Trailer Recall for Short Wheel Nuts

PROLine is recalling 2016-2017 Cargo trailers because short wheel nuts may allow wheels to detach, 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 (wheel detachment) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

PROLine Products LLC is recalling certain 2016-2017 Cargo trailers equipped with 3500lb-capacity galvanized Dexter Torflex axles. The recall addresses a defect where the acorn wheel nuts securing the wheels to the hub are too short.

If the trailer wheels loosen or detach during use, it can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on April 21, 2017.

PROLine will notify owners, and dealers will replace the acorn wheel nuts free of charge. Owners may contact PROLine customer service at 1-800-994-0960 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PROLINE CARGO TRAILER
Brand
PROLINE
Manufacturer
PROLine Products LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
54

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)

  • CARGO TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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