Suspension: rear: axle: spindle
- Component
- Suspension: rear: axle: spindle
- Manufacturer
- Carson Trailer, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 870
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2021-09-24
- Owners notified
- 2021-11-12
Defect description
Carson Trailer, Inc. (Carson) is recalling certain 2021 Carson Carrier trailers. The spindle nuts on the axles may have been improperly tightened during assembly.
Safety risk
Improperly tightened spindle nuts may cause excessive axle vibration and overheat the bearings, affecting vehicle control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will properly tighten the spindle nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2022. Owners may contact Carson's customer service at 310-516-6046. Carson's number for this recall is Recall3.