Campaign 22V-028

Spindle nuts on the axles may have been improperly tightened during assembly

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Defect summary

Inland Empire Trailers (Inland Empire) is recalling all 2021 Inland Empire (IE) trailers. The spindle nuts on the axles may have been improperly tightened during assembly.

Consequence

Improperly tightened spindle nuts may cause excessive axle vibration and overheat the bearings, affecting vehicle control, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Inland Empire will inspect the spindle nuts and bearings, tighten the spindle nuts and replace the bearings as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 21, 2022. Owners may contact Inland Empire at 1-909-999-5422.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 22V028000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

9 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about suspension on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 22V-028
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Inland Empire TrailersCAR Hauler Trailer20210
Inland Empire TrailersCustom Trailer20210
Inland Empire TrailersDump Trailer20210
Inland Empire TrailersEnclosed Trailer20210
Inland Empire TrailersFlat Deck Trailer20210
Inland Empire TrailersRZR Trailer20210
Inland Empire TrailersUtility Trailer20210
Inland Empire TrailersUtility/ Dump Trailer20210
Inland Empire TrailersVending Trailer20210
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.