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SevereNHTSA·18V501000·Announced 2018-07-30

TowBlazer Recalls 2018 Heritage Trailers Due to Axle Spindle Weld Defect

TowBlazer is recalling 2018 Heritage motorcycle tow-behind trailers because poor axle spindle welds may cause the wheel to detach, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle spindle weld) that could lead to wheel detachment and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

TowBlazer, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 TowBlazer Heritage motorcycle tow-behind trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the axle spindles may have a poor weld. This condition could result in the spindle breaking and the wheel detaching from the trailer.

If the wheel falls off, there is an increased risk of a crash. The recall began on July 10, 2018. Owners are advised to contact TowBlazer customer service at 1-864-501-4559 for assistance.

Dealers will correct the weld or replace the chassis with a correctly welded spindle free of charge. 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
TOWBLAZER HERITAGE
Brand
TOWBLAZER
Manufacturer
TowBlazer, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
7

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)

  • HERITAGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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