BWISE DUMP TRAILER 2018: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Make : BWISE | Model : DUMP TRAILER | Year : 2018 |
Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 21V238000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2021-06-04 | Date Received by ODI: 2021-04-05 | Date Added to Database: 2021-04-06 |
Manufacturers Involved: Stargate Manufacturing Ltd | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB009R | ||
Component: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6 | ||
Summary:
Stargate Manufacturing Ltd "Stargate" is recalling certain 2018-2019 DUMP trailers equipped with the Smart-Steer 2.0 self-steering axle with a bolt-on steer arm at 8-7/8" tie-rod location. Under heavy loading, the bolts attaching the steer arm to the knuckle can shear. |
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Consequence:
The steer arm can detach from the knuckle and drag, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Stargate will notify owners, and dealers will weld the steering arm and/or replace the defective bolts, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Stargate customer service at 1-905-636-6888, extension 30. Stargate's number for this recall is SB009R. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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. |