CarRecallWatch- Component
- WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- Problem
- LDJ Manufacturing, Inc. (LDJ Manufacturing) is recalling certain 2019 Thundercreek SLT 460, SLT 660, SLT 880, MTT 690, MTT 920, FST 750, FST 990, and EV 990 trailers. The wheel lugs nuts may loosen, possibly resulting in a wheel separating from the trailer.
- Risk
- A wheel separation can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- LDJ Manufacturing has notified owners and dealers will ensure that the lug nuts are torqued to the correct specifications, free of charge. The recall began May 21, 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 trailers from this recall have wheel lug nuts that may loosen over time. If the lug nuts loosen, a wheel can separate from the trailer while it is in use.
A wheel separation can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should take this seriously and not delay getting the trailer checked.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will torque the lug nuts to the correct specifications at no charge. Owners can also contact LDJ Manufacturing customer service at 1-641-620-4034. You can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls to confirm whether your trailer is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thunder Creek EV | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Thunder Creek FST | 2019 |
| Thunder Creek MTT | 2019 |
| Thunder Creek SLT | 2019 |