Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V028000

Suspension: rear: axle: spindle

Inland Empire Trailers filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-01-24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V028000

Suspension: rear: axle: spindle

Component
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle
Manufacturer
Inland Empire Trailers
Vehicles affected
50
Reported to NHTSA
2022-01-24

Defect description

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.

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

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

9 model years across 9 models.

ModelYears on record
INLAND EMPIRE TRAILERS CAR Hauler Trailer2021
INLAND EMPIRE TRAILERS Custom Trailer2021
INLAND EMPIRE TRAILERS Dump Trailer2021
INLAND EMPIRE TRAILERS Enclosed Trailer2021
INLAND EMPIRE TRAILERS Flat Deck Trailer2021
INLAND EMPIRE TRAILERS RZR Trailer2021
INLAND EMPIRE TRAILERS Utility Trailer2021
INLAND EMPIRE TRAILERS Utility/ Dump Trailer2021
INLAND EMPIRE TRAILERS Vending Trailer2021

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.