The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·24V105000·Announced 2024-02-13

Belmont FlatTrak Trailers Recalled for Spindle Mount Cracking Risk

Belmont Trailers is recalling 2023-2024 FlatTrak trailers because the spindle mount may crack and separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 defect that can cause loss of vehicle control and increase 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

Belmont Trailers LLC is recalling certain 2023-2024 FlatTrak trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the spindle mount may crack, resulting in the spindle mount and spindle arm separating.

A spindle arm that separates from the spindle mount can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will repair the spindle free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 27, 2024. Owners may contact Belmont customer service at 1-717-556-0040 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BELMONT TRAILER FLATRAK
Brand
BELMONT TRAILER
Manufacturer
Belmont Trailers LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
56

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)

  • FLATRAK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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