The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·22V777000·Announced 2022-10-14

HD Trailer Recalls 2022 Non-CDL Goosenecks Due to Axle Weld Defect

HD Trailer is recalling 2022 Non-CDL Gooseneck trailers because improper axle spindle welds may crack or separate, increasing crash risk.

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 (axle/spindle separation) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

HD Trailer MFG, LLC is recalling certain 2022 Non-CDL Gooseneck 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. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.

Dealers will inspect the axle serial numbers and replace the axles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 21, 2023. Owners may contact HD Trailer's customer service at 1-903-491-6759 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HD TRAILER NON CDL GOOSENECKS
Brand
HD TRAILER
Manufacturer
HD Trailer MFG. LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
15

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)

  • NON CDL GOOSENECKS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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