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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 04V033📅 Jan 30, 2004

2002–2003 Harley Murray Loadmaster & 2002–2003 Harley Murray Loadmaster Jeep + 4 more recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain 16-TIRE lowbed trailers equipped with cast axle hangers, a crack could develop if the loaded trailers struck obstacles or road hazards with sufficient force.

💥 The risk

The axle hanger could break increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will weld or replace the axle hanger. Owner notification began on january 28, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact harley murray at 209-466-0266.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
04V033000
Manufacturer recall #
AC-1
Manufacturer
HARLEY MURRAY INC.
Vehicles affected
90
Component
SUSPENSION
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 28, 2004
Built
Mar 1, 2002 – Jan 30, 2004
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Harley murray recall no. AC-1.customers CAN contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 04V033 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 04V033?

2002–2003 Harley Murray Loadmaster & 2002–2003 Harley Murray Loadmaster Jeep + 4 more. 90 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Harley Murray dealer to book the free repair.