Hercules Enterprises recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Hercules Enterprises is recalling certain 2018 Hercules CH40GN 18047 trailers. The wheel end nut locking device on these trailers may not be properly installed, allowing the wheel end to separate from the axle.
What could happen
A wheel detachment increases the risk of crash.
The fix
According to Hercules Enterprises, all of the affected axles have been repaired. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact Hercules Enterprises customer service at 1-908-369-0000.
Vehicles covered
- Hercules Enterprises Container Chassis 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V346000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hercules Enterprises
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 7, 2019
- Owners notified
- Sep 6, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 160
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 7, 2018 to May 24, 2018
- 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.NHTSA is missing critical, required information for this safety recall. This information must be supplied through the NHTSA Recalls Portal within 5 working days of confirming its accuracy:- The percentage of products estimated to contain the defect or noncompliance (49 CFR 573.6 (c)(4)).- A statement that the defect or noncompliance can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning; or a description of whatever prior warning may occur, and a statement that if this warning is not heeded, a vehicle crash can occur (49 CFR 577.5 (f)(1)).- A description of the manufacturer's program for remedying the defect or noncompliance (49 CFR 573.6 (c)(8)(i)).
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.