Pratt recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Pratt Industries Inc. (Pratt) is recalling certain 2014 DC432LS9 and DC432LS9HL ISO Tank Chassis equipped with SAF-Holland 5-Inch Tapered Axles. In the affected axles, the wheel end may separate from the axle due to an out of specification material thickness on the spindle.
What could happen
The wheel end may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Pratt will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles and replace any defective spindles, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2017. Owners may contact Pratt customer service at 1-269-465-4646 extension 110. Pratt's number for this recall is EQ16-003.
Vehicles covered
- Pratt Dc432Ls9 Iso Tank Chassis 2014
- Pratt Dc432Ls9Hl Iso Tank Chass 2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V041000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Pratt Industries Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 19, 2017
- Owners notified
- Mar 14, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 126
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Mar 22, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
- Maker's own recall number
- EQ16-003
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.