MULTIQUIP WATER TRAILERS 2018: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V649000

Make Model Year
MULTIQUIP WATER TRAILERS 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-10-01 2018-09-19 2018-09-25

Production Dates: 2018-09-19 - 2018-09-19

Manufacturers Involved: Multiquip, Inc.

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

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 47

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Multiquip, Inc. "Multiquip" is recalling certain 2018 Water trailers, models WTE5C and WTE5HP. These trailers have axles that have incorrect Gross Axle Weight Ratings "GAWR" of 2,470lbs instead of the intended 3,500lbs.

Consequence

The incorrect axles may fail from being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Multiquip will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle assemblies, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Multiquip customer service at 1-800-421-1244.

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.