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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Multiquip Water Trailers | 2018 |
Components: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiquip Water Trailers | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
Other suspension recalls in 2018
50 of the 912 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2018 concerned the suspension; Multiquip, Inc. filed 5 campaigns in all.
| 18V945000 31 Dec 2018 | Arcimoto Inc |
| 18V904000 19 Dec 2018 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 18V914000 19 Dec 2018 | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| 18V893000 17 Dec 2018 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 18V876000 10 Dec 2018 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 18V857000 3 Dec 2018 | Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. |
| 18V851000 30 Nov 2018 | Jayco, Inc. |
| 18V853000 30 Nov 2018 | Keystone RV Company |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2018