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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V437000·Announced 2021-06-09

Karavan Recalls 2021 Move I 1500 Long Trailers Due to Axle Weld Defect

Karavan is recalling 2021 Move I 1500 Long trailers because improperly welded wheel spindles can break, causing the wheel to detach and increasing crash risk.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

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 (axle weld failure) that can cause a wheel to detach, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Karavan Trailers, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 Move I 1500 Long trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the wheel spindles were improperly welded to the axle.

The improper welding can cause the welds to break, which may result in the wheel detaching from the trailer. This failure increases the risk of a crash. Owners are advised not to drive the trailer until the remedy is completed.

Dealers will replace the axle free of charge and reimburse trailer transportation costs. Owners may contact Karavan customer service at 1-920-928-6200 ext. 333 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KARAVAN MOVE I 1500 LONG
Brand
KARAVAN
Manufacturer
Karavan Trailers, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
220

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)

  • MOVE I 1500 LONG

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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