Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 15V-753 · Trails West vehicles
Trails West Manufacturing Of Idaho, Inc. recall 15V-753 covers 279 Trails West vehicles for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on November 13, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 65% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V753000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Trails West Manufacturing of Idaho, Inc. (Trails West) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Santa Fe, Santa Fe II, Classic, Classic II, Sierra, Sierra II, Royale, Sierra Select, RPM BP, and Hot Shot trailers manufactured February 18, 2015, to August 25, 2015, and equipped with 3500lb-capacity torsion model axles. The weld that secures the torsion arm assembly may fail allowing the tire, wheel, hub, and torsion arm to separate from the trailer.
The risk
A separation of the torsion arm can result in a reduction in vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Trails West will notify owners, and dealers will replace any suspect axles, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2015. Owners may contact Trails West customer service at 1-208-852-2200.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
65%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 5 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 18, 2015 to August 25, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.