The defect
Trailstar International Inc. (Trailstar) is recalling certain 2019 Dump trailers. The locking device on the wheel end nut may be improperly installed, which can cause the wheel to separate from the axle.
The risk
If the wheel separates from the axle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Trailstar has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the retaining clip on the Pro Torque nuts, properly securing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall begin on September 17, 2018. Owners may contact Trailstar customer service at 1-330-821-9900 or AXN Heavy Duty at 1-502-882-9122.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Trailstar Dump Trailer | 2019 |
Components: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailstar Dump Trailer | 2019 | 0 | 2 |
Other wheels recalls in 2018
9 of the 912 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2018 concerned the wheels; Trailstar International Inc filed 2 campaigns in all.
| 18V689000 2 Oct 2018 | Jayco, Inc. |
| 18V614000 12 Sept 2018 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 18V567000 28 Aug 2018 | MAC Trailer Mfg., Inc. |
| 18V470000 16 Jul 2018 | Ford Motor Company |
| 18V461000 11 Jul 2018 | Automobili Lamborghini |
| 18V450000 5 Jul 2018 | Entegra Coach |
| 18V308000 11 May 2018 | PACCAR Incorporated |
| 18V130000 22 Feb 2018 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2018