PITTS TRAILERS LP 2014: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the welds crack, the suspension can shift or detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.