CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
- Problem
- Inland Empire Trailers (Inland Empire) is recalling all 2021 Inland Empire (IE) trailers. The spindle nuts on the axles may have been improperly tightened during assembly.
- Risk
- Improperly tightened spindle nuts may cause excessive axle vibration and overheat the bearings, affecting vehicle control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Inland Empire will inspect the spindle nuts and bearings, tighten the spindle nuts and replace the bearings as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 21, 2022. Owners may contact Inland Empire at 1-909-999-5422.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2021 Inland Empire trailers may have had their rear axle spindle nuts tightened improperly during assembly. Improperly tightened spindle nuts can cause excessive axle vibration and overheat the wheel bearings, which can affect vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Inland Empire Trailers will inspect the spindle nuts and bearings, tighten the spindle nuts, and replace bearings as needed. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed on February 21, 2022. You can contact Inland Empire at 1-909-999-5422, and you can also check your trailer's VIN for open recalls.
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