22E059 – Axle May Crack and Separate – Besser Pro 7000 lb Tubular Straight Axle

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
RECALL NO. 22E-059
Dear Besser Customer: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Besser Pro, LLC has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 7000-pound tubular straight axle assemblies manufactured between October 7, 2021 and October 25, 2021. Our records indicate that you purchased a trailer or a replacement axle with the subject axle. WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? Due to a manufacturing error, the weld joining the spindle to the main beam of axle may not be properly placed, which could result in improper weld penetration or in an otherwise deficient weld. The potential deficient weld could fail when stressed by a heavy load or hard impact.
Upon examination of spindle welds, any evidence of cracking means axle has been overstressed is evidence that it could break under further pressure. A weld failure could result in cracking of axle or separation of spindle, which increases the risk of a crash. WHAT ARE WE DOING ABOUT THE PROBLEM? Besser is working with the trailer manufacturer to replace defective axles at no charge with a new axle. If you purchased a replacement axle subject to this recall, Besser will replace the defective axle at no charge with a new axle. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? If you purchased a trailer equipped with a subject axle, you may contact the trailer manufacturer for instructions. You may also contact Besser at [email protected] or 903-653- 4733 for instructions to have your axle inspected and, for axles with defective welds, to have the axle replaced free of charge. The inspection will take approximately 0.5 hours. For axles that need to be replaced, you will be able to schedule a time for the replacement, which will take approximately 1-2 hours. QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?
If you have questions or concerns about this recall, please contact Besser at [email protected] or 903-653-4733.
If you have a complaint relative to this recall, you may report it to the following: Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
You may also call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. If you are no longer the owner of the trailer(s) using the recalled axle, please forward this notice to the new owner or provide the new owner’s contact information to Besser at the number above so that we can notify the new owner of this recall. What if you are a Lessor? Federal law requires that you forward a copy of this safety recall notice to the lessee within 10 days. What if you have already paid for this repair? You may be eligible to receive a reimbursement for the cost of repairs made prior to receiving this notice. Please contact the trailer manufacturer to determine whether you are eligible for reimbursement. If you purchased your axle directly from Besser Pro, please contact Besser at [email protected] or 903-653-4733 to determine whether you are eligible for reimbursement. Besser is taking this action in the interest of safety and satisfaction with our products. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Besser Pro, LLC

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one: 903-653-4733 pro.com
Ema
1500 30ᵗʰ NW
Paris, TX 75460
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
Besser Pro, LLC July 2022 Dear Besser Customer:
We are writing to inform you that Besser Pro, LLC has determined that certain Besser Pro, 7000-pound, tubular straight axles contain a safety-related defect, manufactured Oct. 7-25, 2021. Besser has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of this safety-related defect. You are receiving this notice because Besser’s records indicate that you received axles that may be subject to this safety- related defect.
What is the Problem?
Due to a manufacturing error, the weld joining the spindle to the main beam of axle may not be properly placed, which could result in improper weld penetration or in an otherwise deficient weld. The potential deficient weld could fail when stressed by a heavy load or hard impact. Upon examination of spindle welds, any evidence of cracking means axle has been overstressed is evidence that it could break under further pressure. A weld failure could result in cracking of axle or separation of spindle, which increases the risk of a crash.
What Should You Do?
(a) Product Remaining in Your Inventory: If any recalled axles remain in your inventory, you should quarantine them and contact Besser’s Quality Assurance Representative for return authorization at [email protected] or 903-653-4733. IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal law prohibits the sale of the recalled products. (b) Products You Sold to Other Resellers: If you sold the recalled products to reselling customers (such as service parts), you must do the following: (1) forward a copy of this letter to them within five (5) business days of receipt, and
(2) provide Besser’s Quality Assurance Representative with the contact information for the reselling customers to enable us to provide direct notification to those customers and track the recall’s progress. Reselling customers should provide consumer contact information to Besser’s Quality Assurance Representative at [email protected] or 903-653-4733. (c) Products You Installed on Trailers Sold to Consumers: If you sold the recalled product to consumers, you should provide Besser’s Quality Assurance Representative the contact information for those consumers. Besser will notify these consumer with a notification letter, which advises consumers of the issue in accordance with the applicable NHTSA regulation. See 49 CFR Part 577. * * *
Please contact Besser’s Quality Assurance Representative if you have any questions about this recall. one: 903-653-4733 pro.com
Ema
1500 30ᵗʰ NW
Paris, TX 75460
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We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we are taking this action in the interest of our customers’ personal safety and satisfaction with our products. We appreciate your cooperation and prompt attention to this important matter.
Sincerely, Willy Dyck CEO
Besser Pro, LLC

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-059
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Besser Pro, LLC JUL 18, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-059 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Besser Pro, LLC
Address : 1500 30th St NW
Paris TX 75460 Company phone : 9036534733
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 803 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 %
Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 :
Model : Besser Pro
7000 lb Tubular Straight Axle Part No. : See Descriptive Info Size : NR Function : Axle
Descriptive Information : The suspect axles are used on trailers to connect the wheels of the trailer and to support the weight of the trailer and load. Production records indicated that a welding setting for the recalled population was out of calibration. The population affects the following part numbers: TS70950800865CETC (408 affected units), TS70950770865CETC( 264 affected units), TS70720565865CITC (1 affected units), TS70730580865CETC (96 affected units), TS70740580865CETC (24
affected units), TS70740580865CITC (10 affected units).
Production Dates : OCT 07, 2021 – OCT 25, 2021
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Due to a manufacturing error, the weld joining the spindle to the main beam of axle may not be properly placed, which could result in improper weld penetration or in an otherwise deficient weld.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : The potential deficient weld could fail when stressed by a heavy load or hard impact. A weld failure could result in cracking of axle or separation of spindle, which increases the risk of a crash.
Description of the Cause : Minute misalignment of the welding head of an auto-welding machine resulted in weld not being placed in the center of the joint. This resulted in unequal
weld penetration on the joined components. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-059 Page 2 Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Upon examination of spindle welds, any evidence of cracking means axle has been overstressed is evidence that it could break under further pressure. Involved Components : Component Name : 7000 lb Axle Component Description : Axle
Component Part Number : TS70950800865CETC Component Name : 7000 lb Axle Component Description : Axle
Component Part Number : TS70950770865CETC Component Name : 7000 lb Axle Component Description : Axle
Component Part Number : TS70720565865CITC Component Name : 7000 lb Axle Component Description : Axle
Component Part Number : TS70730580865CETC Component Name : 7000 lb Axle Component Description : Axle
Component Part Number : TS70740580865CETC Component Name : 7000 lb Axle Component Description : Axle
Component Part Number : TS70740580865CITC The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-059 Page 3 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
Jul 5 2022. Besser became aware of accident involving a trailer equipped with a Besser axle, based on information shared by one of its trailer-manufacturer customers. Jul 6-11, 2022. Besser reviewed warranty records and found a small percentage of claims related to axles with cracking or breaking that could be related to welding. Besser reviewed manufacturing records and discovered that a minute misalignment of the welding head of the auto-welding machine could have resulted in unequal weld penetration. Jul 11, 2022. Based on available information, Besser determined that a population of axles produced between 10/7/2021-10/25/2021 may have defective spindle welds. After reviewing this information, Besser determined the potential weld issue constituted a safety-related defect. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Besser will notify its trailer-manufacturer customers of the potential
safety-related defect. The trailer manufacturers will conduct any applicable remedies. Besser will notify customers (dealers and distributors) that purchased replacement axles directly from Besser. The subject axles remain under warranty and are exempt from the reimbursement requirements. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : For replacement axles, Besser will inspect welds and replace suspect axles with new axles manufactured with the correct weld settings.
The auto-welding machine that resulted in the suspect welds has been recalibrated. The welding head was adjusted to correct position to ensure equal weld penetration on both components being joined. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : The timing of owner notification will be determined by the affected
trailer manufacturers. For axles where Besser has owner information, Besser will commence owner notification on the dates noted. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-059
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 21, 2022 – JUL 21, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : AUG 01, 2022 – AUG 01, 2022
Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : Delco Trailers Address : 4131 Country Road 35500
Sumner TX 75486 Country : US
Company Phone : 9037399400 Name : DP Platinum Star Trailers Address : Paris Rd
Bogata TX 75417 Country : US
Company Phone : 9032924137 Name : HD Trailer Manufacturing Address : 263 County Rd 44050
Powderly TX 75473 Country : US
Company Phone : 9034916759 Name : AT Trailers Address : 449 PR 35505
Sumner TX 75486 Country : US
Company Phone : 9036692009 Name : East Texas Trailers Address : 17177 US-82
Petty TX 75470 Country : US
Company Phone : 9033783303
* NR – Not Reported

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