Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 16V-239 · Pitts Trailers vehicles
Pitts Enterprises, Inc recall 16V-239 covers 637 Pitts Trailers vehicles for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on April 25, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 79% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V239000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Pitts Enterprises, Inc. (Pitts) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 LT, LP and PT logging trailers manufactured January 1, 2014, to May 31, 2015. The affected trailers have a single point trunnion mount suspension which may develop cracks in the welds between the suspension and the frame.
The risk
If the welds crack, the suspension can shift or detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Pitts will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the suspension for cracks and repair the welds, free of charge. The recall began on May 6. 2016. Owners may contact Pitts customer service at 1-800-321-8073.
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
79%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 46 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.