Pitts Trailers recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Pitts Enterprises, Inc. (Pitts) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 LT, LP and PT logging trailers manufactured January 1, 2014, to May 31, 2015. The affected trailers have a single point trunnion mount suspension which may develop cracks in the welds between the suspension and the frame.
What could happen
If the welds crack, the suspension can shift or detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Pitts will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the suspension for cracks and repair the welds, free of charge. The recall began on May 6. 2016. Owners may contact Pitts customer service at 1-800-321-8073.
Vehicles covered
- Pitts Trailers Lp 2014–2016
- Pitts Trailers Lt 2014–2016
- Pitts Trailers Pt 2014–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V239000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Pitts Enterprises, Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 25, 2016
- Owners notified
- May 6, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 637
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2014 to May 31, 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Pitts Trailers recall: Service brakes, air Jan 19, 2011
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.