The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V602000·Announced 2021-08-04

Spectec SEC Trailers Recalled for Steering Arm Detachment Risk

Spector Manufacturing is recalling 2019 Spectec SEC trailers because the steering arm may detach, increasing crash risk.

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 (steering arm detachment) that can cause loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Spector Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Spectec SEC4896102 trailers equipped with Dexter Axle Ingersoll Smart-Steer self-steer axles. The recall involves 7 vehicles.

The steering arm may detach from the steering knuckle during certain low-speed, high-side loading maneuvers. A detached steering arm may cause a loss of steering control, and attachment hardware may fall and become a road hazard. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Dexter Axle will inspect the steering arm and apply welds free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Spector's customer service at 1-570-429-2510 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SPEC TEC SEC
Brand
SPEC TEC
Manufacturer
SPECTOR MANUFACTURING, 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)

  • SEC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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