Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 23V552000

Steering

Nelson Trailers filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2023-08-04.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V552000

Steering

Component
Steering
Manufacturer
Nelson Trailers
Vehicles affected
1
Reported to NHTSA
2023-08-04
Owners notified
2022-10-25

Defect description

Nelson Trailers (Nelson) is recalling one 2018 CBC-40ST trailer equipped with a Dexter Smart-Steer Axle with a bolt-on steering arm. The steering arm may break during certain conditions, such as low speed and high side-loading.

Safety risk

A broken steering arm and tie rod can separate and fall to the ground, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

The affected trailer has been repaired, free of charge. Owners may contact Nelson customer service at 1-419-523-5321.

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

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
NELSON CBC-40ST2018

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.