Stratos recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Pavement Technologies Int'l. Corp. (PTIC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Stratos DMT-400, DTM-600, DMT-1000, DMD-400, DMD-600, DMD-1000, SG-400I, SG-600I, and SG-1000I Asphalt Distributor trailers manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 20, 2016. The weight of the affected trailers, when the tank is fully loaded, may exceed the axle manufacturer's maximum load bearing capacity.
What could happen
If the axles are overloaded, the bearings may overheat and/or the hubs may detach from the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
PTIC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axles with upgraded ones, free of charge. The recall began on December 23. 2016. Owners may contact PTIC customer service at 1-518-218-7676.
Vehicles covered
- Stratos Dmd-1000 2014–2016
- Stratos Dmd-400 2014–2016
- Stratos Dmd-600 2014–2016
- Stratos Dmt-1000 2014–2016
- Stratos Dmt-400 2014–2016
- Stratos Dmt-600 2014–2016
- Stratos Sg-1000I 2014–2016
- Stratos Sg-400I 2014–2016
- Stratos Sg-600I 2014–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V804000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ptic
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 4, 2016
- Owners notified
- Dec 23, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 45
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 1, 2014 to Oct 20, 2016
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 001-2016-11
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.