PITTS TRAILERS LP 2014: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V239000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PITTS TRAILERS | LP | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-05-06 | 2016-04-25 | 2016-04-25 |
Production Dates: 2014-01-01 - 2015-05-31
Manufacturers Involved: Pitts Enterprises, Inc.
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 637
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Pitts Enterprises, Inc. "Pitts" is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 LT, LP and PT logging trailers manufactured January 1, 2014, to May 31, 2015. The affected trailers have a single point trunnion mount suspension which may develop cracks in the welds between the suspension and the frame.
If the welds crack, the suspension can shift or detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Pitts will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the suspension for cracks and repair the welds, free of charge. The recall began on May 6. 2016. Owners may contact Pitts customer service at 1-800-321-8073.
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.
