The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V346000·Announced 2019-05-07

Hercules Enterprises Recalls 2018 Container Chassis Trailers Due to Wheel Nut Defect

Hercules Enterprises is recalling 2018 CH40GN 18047 trailers because improperly installed wheel end nut locking devices may allow wheels to separate from the axle.

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 (wheel end separation) that increases the risk of a crash, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Hercules Enterprises is recalling certain 2018 Hercules CH40GN 18047 container chassis trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the wheel end nut locking device may not be properly installed. This issue allows the wheel end to separate from the axle.

A wheel detachment increases the risk of a vehicle crash. The recall began on September 6, 2018. According to Hercules Enterprises, all of the affected axles have already been repaired.

Owners may contact Hercules Enterprises customer service at 1-908-369-0000 for more information. 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
HERCULES ENTERPRISES CONTAINER CHASSIS
Brand
HERCULES ENTERPRISES
Manufacturer
Hercules Enterprises
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
160

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)

  • CONTAINER CHASSIS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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