Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
- Component
- Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 153
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2023-06-08
- Owners notified
- 2023-08-04
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022-2023 TG-124S trailers. The axle U-bolts that secure the leaf springs may not be tightened properly, which can cause the U-bolts to loosen and detach from the axle and suspension.
Safety risk
U-bolt detachment can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will inspect and tighten the U-bolt nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 4, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3086.