NHTSA Campaign 15E080000

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

Issued by SAF-Holland · Reported Oct 5, 2015 · 768 vehicles affected

What's wrong

SAF-Holland is recalling certain 5-Inch Tapered Axles used in trailer applications, part numbers 24790175090, 24790745090, and 24790165090, manufactured December 13, 2011, to December 25, 2011. In the affected axles, the wheel end may separate from the axle due to an out of specification material thickness on the spindle.

Consequence

A wheel end that separates from the trailer axle increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

SAF-Holland will inspect and replace defective spindles, free of charge to owner. The recall began on November 2, 2015. Owners may contact SAF-Holland customer service at 1-888-396-6501.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
SAF HOLLAND 5 INCH TAPERED AXLES 768

Source: NHTSA Campaign 15E080000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.