NHTSA Campaign 18E088000

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Issued by AXN Heavy Duty LLC · Reported Sep 5, 2018 · 1,569 vehicles affected

What's wrong

AXN Heavy Duty LLC (AXN) is recalling certain Trailer Axles. The wheel end nut locking device on these trailers may not be properly installed, allowing the wheel end to separate from the axle.

Consequence

If the wheel end separates from the axle, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

AXN has notified the trailer manufacturers that purchased the axles, and dealers for those manufacturers will inspect the locking clip to ensure its proper installation, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2018. Owners may contact AXN customer service at 1-502-882-9122.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
AXN TRAILER AXLE 1,569

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18E088000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.