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C&B Quality Trailer Works Horse Trailer Recall 15V619: Trailer Axle Weld Can Fail, Risking Wheel Separation

NHTSA campaign 15V619, reported October 2, 2015, 79 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2015-2016 C&B Quality Trailer Works horse trailers, built between February 25, 2015 and September 15, 2015 and equipped with 3500 lb-capacity torsion axles, may have a weld securing the torsion arm assembly that can fail. If it does, the tire, wheel, hub, and torsion arm can separate from the trailer.

A separation can reduce vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash. If you own one of these trailers, C&B Quality will notify you, and the axle manufacturer will supply a replacement axle free of charge, including the labor to install it. The recall began October 20, 2015. For questions, contact C&B Quality Trailer Works at 1-208-455-2768, and check your VIN for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V619C & B Quality Trailer Works, Inc.
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Problem
C&B Quality Trailer Works, Inc. (C&B Quality) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Horse Trailers manufactured from February 25, 2015, through September 15, 2015, and equipped with 3500lb-capacity torsion model axles. The weld that secures the torsion arm assembly may fail allowing the tire, wheel, hub, and torsion arm to separate from the trailer.
Risk
A separation of the torsion arm can result in a reduction in vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
C&B Quality will notify owners, and the axle manufacture will supply a replacement axle free of charge and cover the labor costs needed to replace it. The recall began on October 20, 2015. Owners may contact C&B Quality Trailer Works, Inc. at 1-208-455-2768.
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.

Affected vehicles

C&B Quality Trailer Works Horse Trailer20152016