POLAR TANK TRAILER 2021: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
| Make : POLAR | Model : TANK TRAILER | Year : 2021 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 22V735000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2022-10-24 | Date Received by ODI: 2022-10-03 | Date Added to Database: 2022-10-04 |
| Manufacturers Involved: East Texas Trailer | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3 | ||
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Summary:
East Texas Trailer "East Texas" is recalling certain 2021 Tank trailers equipped with Besser Pro 7000 lbs. Tubular Straight Axle assemblies. The weld that joins the spindle and the main axle may have been improperly placed, which can cause cracking or separation of the axle from the spindle. |
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Consequence:
Cracking or separation of the axle and spindle can increase the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the axle serial numbers, and replace the axles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2022. Owners may contact East Texas customer service at 1-903-378-3303. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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.nhtsa.gov. |
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