Steering: critical fastenersRecall 21V-238 · 2018–2019 Stargate Dump Trailer
Stargate Manufacturing Ltd recall 21V-238 covers 6 2018–2019 Stargate Dump Trailer for a steering: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on April 5, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 0% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V238000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Stargate Manufacturing Ltd (Stargate) is recalling certain 2018-2019 DUMP trailers equipped with the Smart-Steer 2.0 self-steering axle with a bolt-on steer arm at 8-7/8" tie-rod location. Under heavy loading, the bolts attaching the steer arm to the knuckle can shear.
The risk
The steer arm can detach from the knuckle and drag, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Stargate will notify owners, and dealers will weld the steering arm and/or replace the defective bolts, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Stargate customer service at 1-905-636-6888, extension 30. Stargate's number for this recall is SB009R.
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
0%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 6 vehicles were listed as unreachable.