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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18E088000·Announced 2018-09-05

AXN Heavy Duty Recalls Trailer Axles Due to Wheel Separation Risk

AXN Heavy Duty LLC is recalling certain trailer axles because the wheel end nut locking device may not be properly installed, allowing the wheel end to separate from the axle.

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 end separation) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

AXN Heavy Duty LLC (AXN) is recalling certain Trailer Axles. The defect involves the wheel end nut locking device, which may not be properly installed on these trailers. This installation error allows the wheel end to separate from the axle.

If the wheel end separates from the axle, it can increase the risk of a crash. AXN has notified the trailer manufacturers that purchased the axles. Dealers for those manufacturers will inspect the locking clip to ensure its proper installation and correct it as necessary, free of charge.

The recall began on August 29, 2018. Owners may contact AXN customer service at 1-502-882-9122. 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
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY recall
Manufacturer
AXN Heavy Duty LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trailer Axle
Hazard
Affected units
1,569

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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