The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V028000·Announced 2022-01-24

Inland Empire Trailers Recalls 2021 Models Due to Axle Spindle Nut Issues

Inland Empire Trailers is recalling 50 units of 2021 trailers because improperly tightened axle spindle nuts may cause overheating and loss of 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 (axle spindle nuts) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Inland Empire Trailers is recalling 50 units of 2021 model year trailers, including custom, utility, dump, flat deck, enclosed, RZR, vending, and car hauler models. The recall addresses a defect where the spindle nuts on the axles may have been improperly tightened during assembly.

Improperly tightened spindle nuts may cause excessive axle vibration and overheat the bearings. This condition can affect vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Inland Empire will inspect the spindle nuts and bearings, tighten the spindle nuts, and replace the bearings as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on February 21, 2022. Owners may contact Inland Empire at 1-909-999-5422 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
INLAND EMPIRE TRAILERS CUSTOM TRAILER, UTILITY/ DUMP TRAILER, FLAT DECK TRAILER, ENCLOSED TRAILER
Brand
INLAND EMPIRE TRAILERS
Manufacturer
Inland Empire Trailers
Category
Vehicle — Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
50

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 (9)

  • CUSTOM TRAILER
  • UTILITY/ DUMP TRAILER
  • FLAT DECK TRAILER
  • ENCLOSED TRAILER
  • UTILITY TRAILER
  • DUMP TRAILER
  • RZR TRAILER
  • VENDING TRAILER
  • CAR HAULER TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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