Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V531000

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

Triton Trailers, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-08-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V531000

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

Component
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
Manufacturer
Triton Trailers, LLC
Vehicles affected
10
Reported to NHTSA
2017-08-28
Owners notified
2017-08-25

Defect description

Triton Trailers, LLC (Triton) is recalling certain 2017 W-25 Single Torsion Axle Trailers. The axle mounting bolts may have been improperly tightened, possibly resulting in the detachment of the axle from the trailer.

Safety risk

If the axle separates from the trailer there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Triton has notified the owner and has inspected the fasteners for proper torque, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification occurred on August 25, 2017. The recall began on August 25, 2017. Owners may contact Triton customer service at 1-800-232-3780.

Notes

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
TRITON W-252017

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.