The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22E014000·Announced 2022-02-24

SAF-Holland Recalls Trailer Axles Due to Insufficient Hub Lubrication

SAF-Holland is recalling specific ULX40 trailer axles because insufficient lubrication in the wheel hubs could cause bearing failure and loss of vehicle control.

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 where hub bearing failure could cause the wheel assembly to detach, leading to loss of control and a crash.

Plain-English summary

SAF-Holland is recalling certain ULX40 trailer axles, identified by part number 1004300026950. The recall involves 7,040 units. The defect is that the wheel end hubs on these axles may have insufficient lubrication levels, which could cause the hub bearings to fail.

Hub bearing failure could cause the wheel hub assembly to detach, resulting in a loss of stability and control. This creates a road hazard and increases the risk of a crash.

Owner notification letters were mailed on April 25, 2022. SAF-Holland will provide instructions to owners to inspect the wheel hubs and add the proper amount of lubricant as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact SAF-Holland customer service at 1-888-396-6501, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WHEELS:HUB recall
Manufacturer
SAF-Holland
Category
Vehicle — Trailer Axles
Hazard
Affected units
7,040

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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