CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES; SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- LDJ Manufacturing, Inc. (LDJ) is recalling certain 2017-2018 R250 Container trailers. The axles may have been installed backwards. Additionally, some of the axle spring seats may have not been welded to the axle.
- Risk
- If the axle was installed backwards, the brakes may not operate properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- LDJ has notified owners and dealers will inspect and correct the axle installations and weld the axle spring seat to the axle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2019. Owners may contact LDJ customer service at 1-641-620-4034.
- 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 2017 and 2018 R250 container trailers may have rear axles installed backwards. In some cases, the axle spring seats may also not be welded to the axle. If the axle is installed backwards, the brakes may not operate properly, which increases the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will inspect and correct the axle installation and weld the axle spring seat to the axle where needed. LDJ Manufacturing, Inc. has notified owners, and the recall began May 22, 2019. You can contact LDJ customer service at 1-641-620-4034 for more information.
If you own one of these trailers, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and schedule the inspection with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| LDJ R250 | 20172018 |
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