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SevereNHTSA·21V826000·Announced 2021-10-20

Doosan Portable Power Recalls 2019-2021 Mobile Generators and Air Compressors

Doosan Portable Power is recalling 2019-2021 Mobile Generators and Air Compressors because improperly tightened wheel lug nuts could cause a tire to fall off, 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

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 (improperly tightened lug nuts) that can cause a tire to fall off, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Doosan Portable Power is recalling certain 2019-2021 Doosan Portable Power Air Compressors and Mobile Generators. The recall involves 580 units where the wheel lug nuts may be improperly tightened.

Improperly tightened lug nuts can cause a loss of trailer stability or cause the tire to fall off, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners are advised not to tow their trailer until the remedy has been performed.

Dealers will tighten the lug nuts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2021. Owners may contact Doosan customer service at 1-800-633-5206, Option #3, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DOOSAN PORTABLE POWER MOBILE GENERATOR, AIR COMPRESSOR
Brand
DOOSAN PORTABLE POWER
Manufacturer
Doosan Portable Power
Category
Vehicle — Portable Power Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
580

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 (2)

  • MOBILE GENERATOR
  • AIR COMPRESSOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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