The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18E041000·Announced 2018-06-15

Simard Suspensions Recalls Front Axles Due to Wheel Detachment Risk

Simard Suspensions is recalling certain front suspensions because heat from brakes may melt plastic insulators, causing wheels 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 wheel detachment increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Simard Suspensions Inc is recalling certain front suspensions. These axles have plastic insulators installed between the wheel hub and the wheel or the brake drum and the wheel to prevent corrosion between the two components.

Heat generated by the brakes may melt these insulators. If the insulators melt, it can cause the wheel to loosen and detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Simard will notify owners, and dealers will remove or replace the insulators, free of charge. Owners may contact Simard customer service at 1-877-898-8317 or email [email protected]. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
WHEELS:HUB recall
Manufacturer
Simard Suspensions inc
Category
Vehicle — Suspension / Axle
Hazard
Affected units
89

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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