The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V658000·Announced 2021-08-25

Summit Trailer Recalls One 2017 AD45 for Steering Arm Defect

Summit Trailer Sales is recalling one 2017 AD45 trailer because the steering arm may detach, potentially causing loss of steering control or a road hazard.

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 crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Summit Trailer Sales, Inc. is recalling one 2017 Summit AD45 trailer equipped with Dexter Ingersoll Smart-Steer self-steer axles. The recall addresses a defect where 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. Additionally, attachment hardware may fall and become a road hazard. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Owners may contact Summit Trailer's customer service at 1-570-754-3511. A dealer will inspect the steering arm and apply welds free of charge. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUMMIT AD45
Brand
SUMMIT
Manufacturer
SUMMIT TRAILER SALES, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • AD45

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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