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SevereNHTSA·19V897000·Announced 2019-12-17

Oliver Travel Trailers Recalls Elite II Models Due to Axle Bolt Issues

Oliver Travel Trailers is recalling 2017-2019 Elite II travel trailers because improperly tightened axle bolts may affect braking or cause wheel detachment.

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 bolts) that could result in the wheel becoming detached from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Oliver Travel Trailers Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2019 Elite II travel trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the nuts and bolts that secure the brake drum to the axle shaft flange may not have been properly tightened.

The improperly tightened axle bolts or nuts may affect the trailer's braking ability or result in the hub and wheel becoming detached from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Oliver has notified owners, and Dexter Axle dealers will retorque the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Oliver customer service at 1-866-205-2621 or Dexter Axle customer service at 1-574-295-7888. Oliver's number for this recall is 1ZP-ABC19-12. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
OLIVER TRAVEL TRAILERS LEGACY ELITE II
Brand
OLIVER TRAVEL TRAILERS
Manufacturer
Oliver Travel Trailers, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
352

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)

  • LEGACY ELITE II

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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