Load Rite Trailers, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01E031000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01E031000 by Load Rite Trailers, Inc.. Includes 3,918 affected units, LOAD RITE/SNOWMOBILE TRAILER, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: 1997-2001 tilt style 10' and 12' snowmobile trailers with torsion axles manufactured between june 1997 and december 2000. due to corrosion from road salts and snow removal chemicals, the frame rail tubing around the u-bolts and edges of the torsion axle mounting plate can crack and fracture when subjected to the full rated load.

Corrective Action

Load rite will notify its distributors and customers to return their trailers to authorized distributors/dealership to have a frame stiffener kit installed free of charge. owner notification began july 23, 2001. owners who take their trailers to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact load rite at 866-949-5845.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01E031000
Manufacturer: Load Rite Trailers, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2001-06-25T00:00:00
Subject: Load rite/snowmobile trailer
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 3,918

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Equipment description: 1997-2001 tilt style 10' and 12' snowmobile trailers with torsion axles manufactured between june 1997 and december 2000. due to corrosion from road salts and snow removal chemicals, the frame rail tubing around the u-bolts and edges of the torsion axle mounting plate can crack and fracture when subjected to the full rated load.
Consequence Summary: If the tubing has a complete fracture failure, the trailer tire will contact the deck of the trailer and result in difficult to severe handling of both the trailer and the tow vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Load rite will notify its distributors and customers to return their trailers to authorized distributors/dealership to have a frame stiffener kit installed free of charge. owner notification began july 23, 2001. owners who take their trailers to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact load rite at 866-949-5845.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-q3tk~fau4_i9ep
NHTSA ID: 01E031000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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