NHTSA recall 11V447000
Power train › Axle assembly
Multiquip TRLR220XFE and 1 more
Reported Aug 30, 2011119 vehicles affectedMULTIQUIP, INC.Maker’s number TL 20110803Built Mar 1, 2011 – Jul 22, 2011
The defect
Multiquip IS recalling certain model year 2011 dual axle trailers, models trlr220xfh (ee46175 hydraulic brake axle) and trlr220xfe (ee46176 electric brake axle), manufactured from march 1, 2011, through july 22, 2011. due to an incorrect welding procedure, the welded assembly at the axle hub may have insufficient weld penetration.
The risk
The axle could break while in use possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Multiquip notified all identified owners on august 3, 2011. the axle supplier, global direct components (gdc), will inspect and measure the weld and replace any axle outside of specification. owners may contact gdc at 1-574-522-5300 or multiquip at 1-310-537-3700.