NHTSA recall 15E080000 · Equipment
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
Reported Oct 5, 2015768 vehicles affectedSAF-HollandBuilt Dec 13, 2011 – Dec 25, 2011
The defect
SAF-Holland is recalling certain 5-Inch Tapered Axles used in trailer applications, part numbers 24790175090, 24790745090, and 24790165090, manufactured December 13, 2011, to December 25, 2011. In the affected axles, the wheel end may separate from the axle due to an out of specification material thickness on the spindle.
The risk
A wheel end that separates from the trailer axle increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
SAF-Holland will inspect and replace defective spindles, free of charge to owner. The recall began on November 2, 2015. Owners may contact SAF-Holland customer service at 1-888-396-6501.