Felling Recalls Avtron D40548 Trailers Due to Axle Bracket Cracking Risk
Felling Trailers is recalling 2011-2022 Avtron D40548 trailers because the axle bracket may crack and break, allowing the axle to detach.
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 bracket cracking) that can lead to axle separation and loss of control, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Felling Trailers, Inc. is recalling certain 2011-2022 Avtron D40548 trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the axle bracket may experience cracking and break, which allows the axle to detach from the trailer.
An axle assembly separation can result in a loss of trailer control, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Dealers will inspect and repair the axle bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 6, 2024. Owners may contact Felling Trailers customer service at 1-888-335-5464 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FELLING AVTRON D40548
- Brand
- FELLING
- Manufacturer
- Felling Trailers, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Trailer
- Affected units
- 123
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)
- AVTRON D40548
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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