Trails West Classic recalled over injury risk

Recall date

November 13, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Trails West Manufacturing of Idaho, Inc. recalls 2015–2016 Trails West — 8 models

Recall number

15V753000

Brand / firm

Trails West

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 279 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

Trails West Manufacturing of Idaho, Inc. (Trails West) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Santa Fe, Santa Fe II, Classic, Classic II, Sierra, Sierra II, Royale, Sierra Select, RPM BP, and Hot Shot trailers manufactured February 18, 2015, to August 25, 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

Trails West will notify owners, and dealers will replace any suspect axles, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2015. Owners may contact Trails West customer service at 1-208-852-2200.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.