Quality Wedge Car Hauler recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 13, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Quality Trailers recalls 2015 Quality Wedge Car Hauler, Equipment Flatbed Trailer

Recall number

16V297000

Brand / firm

Quality

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 57 units

Why it was recalled

If the nuts were to fall off, the bolts could loosen, and the axle may disconnect from the spring hangers, shifting or detaching from the trailer and increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Quality Trailers is recalling certain model year 2015 Flatbed Equipment and Wedge Car Hauler trailers manufactured April 1, 2015, to April 30, 2016. The lock nuts that secure the axle hanger to the springs may not have been properly crimped allowing the nut to loosen and detach during operation.

What to do

Quality Trailers will notify owners, and provide them with new Nylock replacement nuts, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Quality customer service at 1-336-859-2501.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.