AMERICAN HAULER AIR-LITE 2018: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V463000

Make Model Year
AMERICAN HAULER AIR-LITE 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-09-23 2020-08-07 2020-08-07

Manufacturers Involved: American Hauler

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 64

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

American Hauler is recalling certain 2018 Air-Lite, Arrow, Falcon/XC and Night Hawk cargo trailers equipped with Dexter D52 axles. The axles of these trailers may have spindle weld failures.

Consequence

A failure of the axle increases the risk of crash and/or injury.

Remedy

American Hauler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles and replace them if necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Dexter Axle at 574-295-7888.

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.safercar.gov.