The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V552000·Announced 2023-08-04

Nelson Trailers Recalls One 2018 CBC-40ST Trailer for Steering Arm Defect

Nelson Trailers is recalling one 2018 CBC-40ST trailer because a steering arm may break, increasing crash risk. The affected unit has already been repaired.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering arm) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Nelson Trailers is recalling one 2018 CBC-40ST trailer equipped with a Dexter Smart-Steer Axle with a bolt-on steering arm. The recall addresses a defect where the steering arm may break during certain conditions, such as low speed and high side-loading.

A broken steering arm and tie rod can separate and fall to the ground, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

The affected trailer has already been repaired free of charge. Owners may contact Nelson customer service at 1-419-523-5321 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
NELSON CBC-40ST
Brand
NELSON
Manufacturer
Nelson Trailers
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1

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)

  • CBC-40ST

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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