Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 16V-804 · Stratos vehicles
PTIC recall 16V-804 covers 45 Stratos vehicles for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 84% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V804000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Pavement Technologies Int'l. Corp. (PTIC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Stratos DMT-400, DTM-600, DMT-1000, DMD-400, DMD-600, DMD-1000, SG-400I, SG-600I, and SG-1000I Asphalt Distributor trailers manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 20, 2016. The weight of the affected trailers, when the tank is fully loaded, may exceed the axle manufacturer's maximum load bearing capacity.
The risk
If the axles are overloaded, the bearings may overheat and/or the hubs may detach from the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
PTIC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axles with upgraded ones, free of charge. The recall began on December 23. 2016. Owners may contact PTIC customer service at 1-518-218-7676.
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
84%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 7 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 2014 to October 20, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.