Alko Axis Axles recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Industrial Axle Company (IAC) is recalling certain ALKO AXIS Axles, model numbers H52, QF48, QF52, QF60, QF70, D52, D60, T52, and T60, part number 363239.9, manufactured March 9, 2015, to April 17, 2015. The affected axle hubs have wheel mounting studs that may fail.
What could happen
If the wheel studs break while the trailer is being used, wheel separation may occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
IAC will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected hubs and dealers for those manufacturers will notify the trailer owners. The axle hubs and drums will be inspected, and depending on the date of production, the hub and drum will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. Owners may contact IAC customer service at 1-800-400-2164 or [email protected].
Vehicles covered
- Alko Axis Axles Brake Hub/Drum Assembly
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15E039000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Industrial Axle Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 15, 2015
- Owners notified
- May 8, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,616
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 9, 2015 to Apr 17, 2015
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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.