CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the axle shifts, the trailer may pull to one side, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
Improperly installed axle attachment hardware on certain trailers may allow the rear axle to loosen, shift out of alignment, or become unsecured. If the axle moves, the trailer may pull to one side while towing, which increases the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer believes all affected trailers were held at dealers before being sold, so owner notification letters will not be sent. If you own one of these trailers, contact Hillsboro customer service at 1-316-947-3127 or take it to an authorized dealer. Dealers will correct the axle mounting at no charge. You can also check your trailer's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hillsboro Aluminum Utility Trailer | 2016 |
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