Snake River Horse Trailer recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 2, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Snake River Trailer Company recalls 2015–2016 Snake River Horse Trailer

Recall number

15V622000

Brand / firm

Snake River

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 34 units

Why it was recalled

A separation of the torsion arm can result in a reduction in vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Snake River Trailer Company (Snake River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Horse trailers manufactured February 25, 2015, to September 15, 2015, and equipped with 3500lb-capacity torsion model axles. The weld that secures the torsion arm assembly may fail allowing the tire, wheel, hub, and torsion arm to separate from the trailer.

What to do

Snake River will notify owners, and the axle manufacture will supply a replacement axle free of charge and cover the labor costs needed to replace it. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Snake River customer service at 1-208-459-8344.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.