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SevereNHTSA·25V468000·Announced 2025-07-14

AMO Recalls 2025 Utility Trailers Due to Axle Separation Risk

American Manufacturing Operations is recalling 2025 AMO Utility trailers because shackle nuts may loosen, allowing the axle to detach and 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 separation) that can lead to loss of control and a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

American Manufacturing Operations, Inc. (AMO) is recalling certain 2025 AMO Utility trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the shackle nuts securing the axle to the chassis may loosen. This condition allows the axle to detach from the trailer.

An axle separation can cause a loss of trailer control, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Owners will receive notification letters mailed on September 3, 2025. AMO will remove the existing shackle nuts and install new ones free of charge. Owners may contact AMO customer service at 1-419-269-1560 for assistance.

The recalled product

Product
AMO UTILITY TRAILER
Brand
AMO
Manufacturer
AMERICAN MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Utility Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
2,294

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)

  • UTILITY TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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