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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V832000·Announced 2025-12-01

Virnig Recalls 2025 Trailers Due to Bearing Lock Nut Failure Risk

Virnig is recalling 2025 TR-HDD-1414 and TR-RHDD-1409 trailers because improperly installed bearing lock nuts may fail, causing the tire to detach and increasing crash risk.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

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 (bearing lock nut failure) that can cause a tire to detach, creating a significant risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Virnig Manufacturing Inc. is recalling certain 2025 TR-HDD-1414 and TR-RHDD-1409 trailers. The recall addresses a defect where bearing lock nuts may have been improperly installed, which can cause the bearing nuts to fail.

A bearing lock nut failure can cause the tire to detach from the trailer, 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 replace the bearing lock nuts free of charge. According to the notice, all trailers were repaired by October 28, 2025. Owners may contact Virnig customer service at 1-800-648-2408 for assistance.

The recalled product

Product
VIRNIG TR-RHDD-1409, TR-HDD-1414
Brand
VIRNIG
Manufacturer
Virnig Manufacturing Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
10

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 (2)

  • TR-RHDD-1409
  • TR-HDD-1414

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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