CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Timberland Inc. DBA Glacier (Glacier) is recalling certain model year 2016 Glacier 17 RV Explorer recreational trailers, models A612, A614 and A165, manufactured February 1, 2016, to November 1, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the drop axle pivot pin retainer bolt may be too short for the locking nut to fully engage.
- Risk
- If the bolt separates from the lock nut, the wheel assembly may detach from the chassis, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Glacier will notify owners, and representatives of the Ickler Company, the chassis manufacturer, will travel to the dealer's or customer's location to fix the issue, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2017. Owners may contact Glacier customer service at 1-218-454-1078 or the Ickler Company at 1-320-251-8282.
- 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
On certain 2016 Glacier RV Explorer trailers built between February and November 2016, the bolt that holds the drop axle pivot pin may be too short for its locking nut to fully engage. If the bolt separates from the nut, the wheel assembly can detach from the chassis, which increases the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified by Glacier. Representatives of the Ickler Company, the chassis manufacturer, will travel to the dealer or to your location to perform the fix, and there is no charge for the repair. Check whether your trailer is covered and confirm your VIN for any open recalls.
You can contact Glacier customer service at 1-218-454-1078 or the Ickler Company at 1-320-251-8282 to arrange the repair. Until it is done, consider avoiding towing if you have concerns about the rear axle.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Glacier RV Explorer | 2016 |
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