NHTSA Campaign 22V028000
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Issued by Inland Empire Trailers · Reported Jan 24, 2022 · 50 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Inland Empire Trailers (Inland Empire) is recalling all 2021 Inland Empire (IE) trailers. The spindle nuts on the axles may have been improperly tightened during assembly.
Consequence
Improperly tightened spindle nuts may cause excessive axle vibration and overheat the bearings, affecting vehicle control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Inland Empire will inspect the spindle nuts and bearings, tighten the spindle nuts and replace the bearings as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 21, 2022. Owners may contact Inland Empire at 1-909-999-5422.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| INLAND EMPIRE TRAILERS | CAR HAULER TRAILER | 2021 | 50 |
| INLAND EMPIRE TRAILERS | CUSTOM TRAILER | 2021 | 50 |
| INLAND EMPIRE TRAILERS | DUMP TRAILER | 2021 | 50 |
| INLAND EMPIRE TRAILERS | ENCLOSED TRAILER | 2021 | 50 |
| INLAND EMPIRE TRAILERS | FLAT DECK TRAILER | 2021 | 50 |
| INLAND EMPIRE TRAILERS | RZR TRAILER | 2021 | 50 |
| INLAND EMPIRE TRAILERS | UTILITY TRAILER | 2021 | 50 |
| INLAND EMPIRE TRAILERS | UTILITY/ DUMP TRAILER | 2021 | 50 |
| INLAND EMPIRE TRAILERS | VENDING TRAILER | 2021 | 50 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V028000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.