The defect
Novae Corporation (Novae) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sure-Trac Single Ram SD Dump Trailers manufactured September 10, 2014, to November 15, 2014. In the affected dump trailers, the hydraulic cylinder lift ram mount attached to the dump bed may fail because it is too thin.
The risk
If the mount fails, the dump bed could collapse during use, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The remedy
Novae will notify owners, and dealers will install a hydraulic cylinder lift ram mount reinforcement kit, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2015. Owners may contact Novae customer service at 1-260-758-9838.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Novae Sure Trac | 2015 |
Components: EQUIPMENT
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novae Sure Trac | 2015 | 0 | 1 |
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2015