Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 22V-398 · C.e. Smith Company and Malone Auto Racks vehicles
C.E. Smith Company, Inc. recall 22V-398 covers 2,043 C.e. Smith Company and Malone Auto Racks vehicles for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 7, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q4) shows 65% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V398000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
C.E. Smith Company, Inc. (C.E. Smith) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C.E. Smith Company Multi-Sport 48810 and 48815, Multi-Sport Plus 48870, Malone Auto Racks MicroSport MPG460, and EcoLight MPG585 boat trailers. The weld connecting the axle tube to the wheel spindle may fail, causing the wheel to separate from the trailer.
The risk
Losing a wheel off the trailer increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
C.E. Smith will provide installation instructions and a replacement axle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 24, 2022. Owners may contact C.E. Smith at 1-800-334-2490.
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
65%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 177 vehicles were listed as unreachable.