CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Snake River Trailer Company (Snake River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Horse trailers manufactured February 25, 2015, to 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
- Snake River 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 November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Snake River customer service at 1-208-459-8344.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain horse trailers built between February 25, 2015 and September 15, 2015, equipped with 3500 lb 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 the trailer's stability and increase the risk of a crash. Owners should stop towing a trailer with this problem until it is inspected and repaired.
The replacement axle is free of charge, and the axle manufacturer will cover the labor to install it. Contact Snake River Trailer Company customer service at 1-208-459-8344, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Snake River Horse Trailer | 20152016 |
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