CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Pavement Technologies Int'l. Corp. (PTIC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Stratos DMT-400, DTM-600, DMT-1000, DMD-400, DMD-600, DMD-1000, SG-400I, SG-600I, and SG-1000I Asphalt Distributor trailers manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 20, 2016. The weight of the affected trailers, when the tank is fully loaded, may exceed the axle manufacturer's maximum load bearing capacity.
- Risk
- If the axles are overloaded, the bearings may overheat and/or the hubs may detach from the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- PTIC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axles with upgraded ones, free of charge. The recall began on December 23. 2016. Owners may contact PTIC customer service at 1-518-218-7676.
- 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
This recall covers certain 2014 to 2016 Stratos asphalt distributor trailers built between October 1, 2014, and October 20, 2016. When the tank is fully loaded, the trailer's weight may exceed the rear axle manufacturer's maximum load rating. An overloaded axle can cause its bearings to overheat, or its hubs to detach from the axle, which increases the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer, Pavement Technologies International Corp., will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will replace the axles with upgraded units at no cost to the owner. The recall began December 23, 2016.
If you own an affected trailer, you can contact Pavement Technologies customer service at 1-518-218-7676. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your trailer is included.
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