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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 16V944📅 Dec 29, 2016

2016 Glacier RV Explorer recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

Timberland Inc. DBA Glacier (Glacier) is recalling certain model year 2016 Glacier 17 RV Explorer recreational trailers, models A612, A614 and A165, manufactured February 1, 2016, to November 1, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the drop axle pivot pin retainer bolt may be too short for the locking nut to fully engage.

💥 The risk

If the bolt separates from the lock nut, the wheel assembly may detach from the chassis, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Glacier will notify owners, and representatives of the Ickler Company, the chassis manufacturer, will travel to the dealer's or customer's location to fix the issue, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2017. Owners may contact Glacier customer service at 1-218-454-1078 or the Ickler Company at 1-320-251-8282.

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
16V944000
Manufacturer
Timberland INC DBA Glacier
Vehicles affected
38
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 24, 2017
Built
Feb 1, 2016 – Nov 1, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 16V944 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 16V944?

2016 Glacier RV Explorer. 38 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

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