Recall 15V753000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY Defect in 2015-2016 TRAILS WEST CLASSIC
RECALL This recall affects up to 279 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 15V753000 |
| Manufacturer | Trails West Manufacturing Of Idaho, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 279 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2015 TRAILS WEST CLASSIC II, 2015 TRAILS WEST ROYALE, 2015 TRAILS WEST CLASSIC, 2015 TRAILS WEST HOT SHOT, 2015 TRAILS WEST SIERRA SELECT, 2015 TRAILS WEST SANTA FE II, 2015 TRAILS WEST SIERRA II, 2015 TRAILS WEST SIERRA, 2016 TRAILS WEST CLASSIC, 2016 TRAILS WEST SIERRA, 2016 TRAILS WEST HOT SHOT, 2016 TRAILS WEST CLASSIC II, 2016 TRAILS WEST ROYALE, 2016 TRAILS WEST SANTA FE II, 2016 TRAILS WEST SIERRA SELECT, 2016 TRAILS WEST SIERRA II
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
A separation of the torsion arm can result in a reduction in vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V026000 | 2019 TRAILS WEST SIERRA | EQUIPMENT | 506 | |
| 21V429000 | 2020 TRAILS WEST SIERRA | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP | 1 | |
| 14V021000 | 2014 TRAILS WEST RPM | EQUIPMENT | 247 | |
| 12V426000 | 2012 TRAILS WEST SIERRA | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 34 | |
| 08V318000 | 2005 TRAILS WEST SANTA FE | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 607 | |
| 05V422000 | 2005 TRAILS WEST CLASSIC II | WHEELS:RIM | 1 |