August 4, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V602000
A detached steering arm may cause a loss of steering control. In addition, attachment hardware may fall and become a road hazard. Both of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V602
Manufacturer SPECTOR MANUFACTURING, INC.
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 7
Summary
Spector Manufacturing, Inc. (Spector) is recalling certain 2019 Spectec SEC4896102 trailers equipped with Dexter
Axle Ingersoll Smart-Steer self-steer axles. The steering arm may detach from the steering knuckle during certain low-speed, high-side loading maneuvers.
Remedy
Dexter Axle will inspect the steering arm and apply welds, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Spector’s customer service at 1-570-429-2510.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
May 14, 2021
Spector Manufacturing Inc
ATTN: Charlie Spector
Industrial Park Rd.
St Clair, PA 17970
Dear Sir or Madam,
Re: Safety Recall – Smart-Steer 2.0 Self-Steer Axle
Dexter Trailer Products of Canada Corporation (“Dexter Canada” (Ingersoll Axles)) has determined that certain self-steer axles installed or distributed by your company may contain a defect which could affect the safety of people under certain conditions or applications. Accordingly, a recall (NHTSA ID 2 IEOI 9) to address this issue was initiated effective March 15, 2021. This potential defect and the remedy were detailed in Service Bulletin SB009R dated December 4, 2019, which your company received on March 24, 2020. A copy of that Service Bulletin is attached.
The affected axles are models of the Smart-Steer 2.0 self-steering axle with a bolt-on steer arm at 8-7/8″ tie-rod location, built from May 5, 2017 to December 4, 2019. Dexter Canada has determined that under certain heavy loading conditions the bolts attaching the steer arm to the knuckle can potentially shear. If this condition occurs, the steer arm will detach from the knuckle on the affected side and potentially drag along the ground. In some cases the sheared section of the steer arm bolt will dislodge from the steer arm and fall to the ground. At no time will the vehicle become uncontrollable, and the operator will be able to safely operate the vehicle until he or she can secure the axle under the vehicle.
The repair, which is outlined in the Service Bulletin SB009R (attached), must be performed at a Dexter Canada authorized facility and will be at no cost to the owner (Dexter Canada will pay the cost of the prescribed repair).
Please promptly notify all known owners of the affected trailers of this recall and provide a copy of the Service Bulletin.
Please note that it is a violation of Federal law for a you to sell or lease the trailers covered by this notification until the repair for this recall has been performed. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law.
Your assistance with this matter is appreciated. Should you have any questions please contact Phil Schnurr directly at 226-242-5345 or email [email protected].
Sincerely,
Robert W. Gelven
VP of Product Engineering
P.O. Box 308 • Ingersoll, Ontario N5C 3K5, Canada • Phone: (226) 242-5291 • Fax: (226) 444-0474 • www.ingersollaxles.com
a DexKo Global Company • Together is Better
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| SPEC TEC | SEC | 2019 |
5 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V602-7138.PDF 216.942KB
Recall 573 Report- Amendment 1
RCLRPT-21V602-7649.PDF 217.338KB
Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-21V602-8546.pdf 502.771KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-21V602-5864.pdf 502.771KB
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