NHTSA recall 18V649000
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Multiquip Water Trailers
Reported Sep 19, 201847 vehicles affectedMultiquip, Inc.Built Sep 19, 2018 – Sep 19, 2018
The defect
Multiquip, Inc. (Multiquip) is recalling certain 2018 Water trailers, models WTE5C and WTE5HP. These trailers have axles that have incorrect Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) of 2,470lbs instead of the intended 3,500lbs.
The risk
The incorrect axles may fail from being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Multiquip will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle assemblies, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Multiquip customer service at 1-800-421-1244.