Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 16V-214 · 2016 Hillsboro Aluminum Utility Trailer
Hillsboro Industries recall 16V-214 covers 26 2016 Hillsboro Aluminum Utility Trailer for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on April 13, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 96% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V214000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Hillsboro Industries (Hillboro) is recalling certain model year 2016 Open Aluminum Utility Trailers manufactured November 6, 2015, to April 1, 2016. On these trailers with a 2,990 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), the axle attachment hardware may have been improperly installed, and as a result, the axle may not remain secured and aligned.
The risk
If the axle shifts, the trailer may pull to one side, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Hillsboro believes that all affected trailers were quarantined at dealers before being sold, therefore owner notifications will not be sent. Dealers will correct the axle mounting, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. Owners may contact Hillsboro customer service at 1-316-947-3127.
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
96%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 6, 2015 to April 1, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.