NHTSARecalled Apr 13, 2016 · #16V214000
Axle May Loosen and Shift
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
Be the first to hear about future recalls.
Add the things you own to a watchlist. We’ll alert you the moment one matches.
Get started, freeDescription
Hillsboro Industries (Hillboro) is recalling certain model year 2016 Open Aluminum Utility Trailers manufactured November 6, 2015, to April 1, 2016. On these trailers with a 2,990 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), the axle attachment hardware may have been improperly installed, and as a result, the axle may not remain secured and aligned. If the axle shifts, the trailer may pull to one side, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Axle May Loosen and Shift
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Hillsboro Industries
- Model numbers
- 2016 Open
- UPCs
- —
What you should do
Hillsboro believes that all affected trailers were quarantined at dealers before being sold, therefore owner notifications will not be sent. Dealers will correct the axle mounting, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. Owners may contact Hillsboro customer service at 1-316-947-3127.