Quality Trailer Products recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Quality trailer products, LP. (qtp) is recalling certain trailer axles with part number ts20710585545iac and manufactured in lots qr494320 and qr493997 from january 24, 2012, through february 17, 2012. These axles were installed on certain trailers manufactured by carry-on trailers, inc. As part number 2k7158. Over time, the weld between the axle tube and the spindle may fail under stress.
What could happen
If the axle spindle fails, the trailer wheel could separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Qtp will notify owners and will replace the affected axles free of charge. The safety recall began on april 27, 2012. Owners may contact qtp at 1-800-334-6355 ext. 132.
Vehicles covered
- Quality Trailer Products Trailer Axle
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12E013000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Quality Trailer Products, Lp
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 4, 2012
- Owners notified
- Apr 27, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,125
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 24, 2012 to Feb 17, 2012
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.