The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21E067000·Announced 2021-07-23

Terran Axle Trailer Axles Recalled for Improperly Tightened Spindle Nuts

Terran Axle LLC is recalling Trailer Axles part number 020401 because improperly tightened spindle nuts may cause excessive vibration and overheating, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 (suspension/axle) where the defect can affect vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Terran Axle LLC is recalling certain Trailer Axles, part number 020401. The defect involves spindle nuts that may have been improperly tightened during assembly.

Improperly torqued spindle nuts may cause excessive axle vibration and overheat the bearings. This condition can affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 5,796 units.

Dealers will manually inspect the spindle nuts for proper torque and bearing damage. The spindle nuts will be properly tightened and bearings replaced as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 2, 2021. Owners may contact Terran Axle customer service at 1-312-741-3848 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE recall
Manufacturer
Terran Axle LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trailer Axles
Hazard
Affected units
5,796

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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