Hillsboro Industries | NHTSA Recall #16V214000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V214000 by Hillsboro Industries. Affecting model year 2016 open aluminum utility trailers manufactured november 6, 2015, to april 1, 2016 Includes 26 affected units, Axle May Loosen and Shift, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016 open aluminum utility trailers manufactured november 6, 2015, to april 1, 2016

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V214000
Manufacturer: Hillsboro Industries
Report Received Date: 2016-04-13T00:00:00
Subject: Axle may loosen and shift
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 26

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: If the axle shifts, the trailer may pull to one side, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 96.15

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NHTSA ID: 16V214000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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