Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- Component
- Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- Manufacturer
- Hercules Enterprises
- Vehicles affected
- 160
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2019-05-07
- Owners notified
- 2018-09-06
Defect description
Hercules Enterprises is recalling certain 2018 Hercules CH40GN 18047 trailers. The wheel end nut locking device on these trailers may not be properly installed, allowing the wheel end to separate from the axle.
Safety risk
A wheel detachment increases the risk of crash.
Manufacturer remedy
According to Hercules Enterprises, all of the affected axles have been repaired. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact Hercules Enterprises customer service at 1-908-369-0000.