Hillsboro Aluminum Utility Trailer recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 13, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Hillsboro Industries recalls 2016 Hillsboro Aluminum Utility Trailer

Recall number

16V214000

Brand / firm

Hillsboro

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 26 units

Why it was recalled

If the axle shifts, the trailer may pull to one side, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Hillsboro Industries (Hillboro) is recalling certain model year 2016 Open Aluminum Utility Trailers manufactured November 6, 2015, to April 1, 2016. On these trailers with a 2,990 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), the axle attachment hardware may have been improperly installed, and as a result, the axle may not remain secured and aligned.

What to do

Hillsboro believes that all affected trailers were quarantined at dealers before being sold, therefore owner notifications will not be sent. Dealers will correct the axle mounting, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. Owners may contact Hillsboro customer service at 1-316-947-3127.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.