The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V735000·Announced 2022-10-03

East Texas Recalls 2021 Tank Trailers Due to Axle Weld Defect

East Texas Trailer is recalling 2021 Tank trailers because a defective axle weld may crack or separate, 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 separation) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

East Texas Trailer is recalling certain 2021 Tank trailers equipped with Besser Pro 7000 lbs. Tubular Straight Axle assemblies. The recall addresses a defect where the weld joining the spindle and the main axle 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.

Dealers will inspect the axle serial numbers and replace the axles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 24, 2022. Owners may contact East Texas customer service at 1-903-378-3303 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EAST TEXAS TANK TRAILER
Brand
EAST TEXAS
Manufacturer
East Texas Trailer
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
3

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 (1)

  • TANK TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same hazard · structural failure

See all →

Similar recalls