Known Recalls

Model year record

2016 STRATOS DMT-400

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V804000

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

Component
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
Manufacturer
PTIC
Vehicles affected
45
Reported to NHTSA
2016-11-04
Owners notified
2016-12-23

Defect description

Pavement Technologies Int'l. Corp. (PTIC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Stratos DMT-400, DTM-600, DMT-1000, DMD-400, DMD-600, DMD-1000, SG-400I, SG-600I, and SG-1000I Asphalt Distributor trailers manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 20, 2016. The weight of the affected trailers, when the tank is fully loaded, may exceed the axle manufacturer's maximum load bearing capacity.

Safety risk

If the axles are overloaded, the bearings may overheat and/or the hubs may detach from the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

PTIC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axles with upgraded ones, free of charge. The recall began on December 23. 2016. Owners may contact PTIC customer service at 1-518-218-7676.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

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.