Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 16V-944 · 2016 Glacier RV Explorer
Timberland INC DBA Glacier recall 16V-944 covers 38 2016 Glacier RV Explorer for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on December 29, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V944000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Timberland Inc. DBA Glacier (Glacier) is recalling certain model year 2016 Glacier 17 RV Explorer recreational trailers, models A612, A614 and A165, manufactured February 1, 2016, to November 1, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the drop axle pivot pin retainer bolt may be too short for the locking nut to fully engage.
The risk
If the bolt separates from the lock nut, the wheel assembly may detach from the chassis, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Glacier will notify owners, and representatives of the Ickler Company, the chassis manufacturer, will travel to the dealer's or customer's location to fix the issue, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2017. Owners may contact Glacier customer service at 1-218-454-1078 or the Ickler Company at 1-320-251-8282.
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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 2016 to November 1, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.