The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V565000·Announced 2017-09-14

Kimble Mixer Recalls 2014 Custom Chassis for Drive Axle Defect

Kimble Mixer is recalling one 2014 Mixer Custom Chassis because improperly torqued hex nuts on the drive axle could cause the driveshaft to disconnect, 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 (drive axle) that could result in a loss of propulsion and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kimble Mixer has recalled one model year 2014 Mixer Custom Chassis equipped with a Marmon-Herrington drive axle. The recall addresses a defect where hex nuts were improperly torqued where the flange mounts to the yoke.

The loose hex nuts may allow the driveshaft to disconnect from the drive axle. This failure could result in a loss of propulsion and increase the risk of a crash.

The affected vehicle for this recall has already been repaired, so a notification letter will not be issued. Owners may contact Kimble Mixer customer service at 1-918-286-2424 for more information. Kimble Mixer's number for this recall is 15E-065. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
KIMBLE MIXER CUSTOM CHASSIS
Brand
KIMBLE
Manufacturer
Kimble Mixer
Category
Vehicle — Truck/Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
1

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)

  • MIXER CUSTOM CHASSIS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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