United Trailers, Llc | NHTSA Recall #01V218001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V218001 by United Trailers, Llc. Includes 26 affected units, UNITED EXPRESSLINE/DEXTER AXLE/AXLE/BRAKE DRUM, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: steel unibody trailers equipped with american racing equipment aluminum wheels (part ar-62) combined with dexter axle six bolt hubs (part 008-201). certain aluminum wheels with a smaller diameter mounting surface are not adequately supported when used on the six bolt brake drums. the insufficient contact area between this wheel and dexter's hub can result in loosening of the wheel fasteners which could cause the wheel(s) to become detached from the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Dexter axle will be notifying consumers to inspect their axles to confirm that the trailer is fitted with alumnium wheels. if so, the nearest trailer facility should be able to assist the consumers with repairs free of charge. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact dexter axle service department at 1-800-440-2164 or united expressline at 1-626-483-2345.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V218001

Manufacturer: United Trailers, Llc

Report Received Date: 2001-06-25T00:00:00

Subject: United expressline/dexter axle/axle/brake drum

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 26

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: steel unibody trailers equipped with american racing equipment aluminum wheels (part ar-62) combined with dexter axle six bolt hubs (part 008-201). certain aluminum wheels with a smaller diameter mounting surface are not adequately supported when used on the six bolt brake drums. the insufficient contact area between this wheel and dexter's hub can result in loosening of the wheel fasteners which could cause the wheel(s) to become detached from the vehicle.

Consequence Summary: Insufficient surface area will result in loosening of the wheel bolts which may cause the wheel(s) to become detached from the vehicle. loss of the wheel(s) could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dexter axle will be notifying consumers to inspect their axles to confirm that the trailer is fitted with alumnium wheels. if so, the nearest trailer facility should be able to assist the consumers with repairs free of charge. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact dexter axle service department at 1-800-440-2164 or united expressline at 1-626-483-2345.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-beh3-dtr5.ry76

NHTSA ID: 01V218001

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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