CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Pitts Enterprises, Inc. (Pitts) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 LT, LP and PT logging trailers manufactured January 1, 2014, to May 31, 2015. The affected trailers have a single point trunnion mount suspension which may develop cracks in the welds between the suspension and the frame.
- Risk
- If the welds crack, the suspension can shift or detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Pitts will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the suspension for cracks and repair the welds, free of charge. The recall began on May 6. 2016. Owners may contact Pitts customer service at 1-800-321-8073.
- 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 2014-2016 Pitts logging trailers (LT, LP and PT models built between January 1, 2014 and May 31, 2015) have a single point trunnion mount suspension that may develop cracks in the welds joining the suspension to the frame.
If these welds crack, the suspension can shift or detach from the trailer, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and not delay getting the trailer checked.
Pitts Enterprises will notify owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the suspension for cracks and repair the welds at no cost to you. The recall began May 6, 2016. To learn more, contact Pitts customer service at 1-800-321-8073, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Pitts Trailers LP | 201420152016 |
|---|---|
| Pitts Trailers LT | 201420152016 |
| Pitts Trailers PT | 201420152016 |