The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22E059000·Announced 2022-07-18

Besser Pro Recalls Trailer Axles Due to Weld Defects

Besser Pro is recalling 7000 lb Tubular Straight Axle assemblies for trailers because improper welds may cause cracking or separation, 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 (axle/spindle separation) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Besser Pro, LLC is recalling certain Besser Pro 7000 lb Tubular Straight Axle assemblies used for trailers. The recall involves specific part numbers listed in the official recall report. The defect involves a weld that joins the spindle and the main axle, which may have been improperly placed.

This improper weld placement can cause cracking or separation of the axle from the spindle. Such failure can increase the risk of a crash. Besser will work with trailer manufacturers to replace the affected axles free of charge.

Owner notification letters were mailed on August 01, 2022. Owners may contact Besser customer service at 1-903-653-4733. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER recall
Manufacturer
Besser Pro, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trailer Axle
Hazard
Affected units
803

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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