21E067 Terran Axle Trailer Axles Spindle Nuts Improperly Tightened

July 23, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21E067000

Spindle Nuts Improperly Tightened

Improperly torqued spindle nuts may cause excessive axle vibration, and overheat the bearings that can affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21E067

Manufacturer Terran Axle LLC

Components SUSPENSION

Potential Number of Units Affected 5,796

 

Summary

Terran Axle LLC (Terran Axle) is recalling certain Trailer Axles part number 020401. The spindle nuts on these axles may have been improperly tightened during assembly.

 

Remedy

Dealers will manually inspect the spindle nuts for proper torque and bearing damage. The spindle nuts will be properly tightened and bearings replaced as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2021. Owners may contact Terran Axle customer service at 1-312-741-3848.

 

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.

 


1 Affected Product

Equipment

BRANDPART NO.PRODUCTION DATES
TERRAN AXLESPINDLE NUT

 


6 Associated Documents

Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21E067-6656.PDF 217.02KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-21E067-8505.pdf 727.696KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-3

RCLQRT-21E067-6400.PDF 211.123KB

 


Recall 573 Report – Amendment 2

RCLRPT-21E067-2827.PDF 217.619KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-4

RCLQRT-21E067-1650.PDF 211.227KB

 


Recall 573 Report – Amendment 1

RCLRPT-21E067-4742.PDF 217.09KB

 


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