Recall 16V804000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY Defect in 2014-2016 STRATOS DMD-1000
RECALL This recall affects up to 45 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V804000 |
| Manufacturer | PTIC |
| Vehicles Affected | 45 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2014 STRATOS DMT-1000, 2014 STRATOS DMD-600, 2014 STRATOS DMD-400, 2014 STRATOS SG-600I, 2014 STRATOS SG-400I, 2014 STRATOS SG-1000I, 2014 STRATOS DMT-400, 2014 STRATOS DMT-600, 2014 STRATOS DMD-1000, 2015 STRATOS DMD-1000, 2015 STRATOS DMD-600, 2015 STRATOS DMD-400, 2015 STRATOS SG-600I, 2015 STRATOS SG-400I, 2015 STRATOS SG-1000I, 2015 STRATOS DMT-400, 2015 STRATOS DMT-1000, 2015 STRATOS DMT-600, 2016 STRATOS DMD-400, 2016 STRATOS SG-400I, 2016 STRATOS SG-1000I, 2016 STRATOS DMT-400, 2016 STRATOS DMT-1000, 2016 STRATOS DMT-600, 2016 STRATOS SG-600I, 2016 STRATOS DMD-1000, 2016 STRATOS DMD-600
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Defect Description
Pavement Technologies Int'l. Corp. (PTIC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Stratos DMT-400, DTM-600, DMT-1000, DMD-400, DMD-600, DMD-1000, SG-400I, SG-600I, and SG-1000I Asphalt Distributor trailers manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 20, 2016. The weight of the affected trailers, when the tank is fully loaded, may exceed the axle manufacturer's maximum load bearing capacity.
Safety Consequence
If the axles are overloaded, the bearings may overheat and/or the hubs may detach from the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
PTIC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axles with upgraded ones, free of charge. The recall began on December 23. 2016. Owners may contact PTIC customer service at 1-518-218-7676.