Recall 17V041000 · manufacturer campaign EQ16-003
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle — Pratt · reported 19 Jan 2017 · 126 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
Pratt Industries Inc. (Pratt) is recalling certain 2014 DC432LS9 and DC432LS9HL ISO Tank Chassis equipped with SAF-Holland 5-Inch Tapered Axles. In the affected axles, the wheel end may separate from the axle due to an out of specification material thickness on the spindle.
The risk
The wheel end may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Pratt will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles and replace any defective spindles, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2017. Owners may contact Pratt customer service at 1-269-465-4646 extension 110. Pratt's number for this recall is EQ16-003.
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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