2017 Triton W-25 recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
Triton Trailers, LLC (Triton) is recalling certain 2017 W-25 Single Torsion Axle Trailers. The axle mounting bolts may have been improperly tightened, possibly resulting in the detachment of the axle from the trailer.
💥 The risk
If the axle separates from the trailer there would be an increased risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Triton has notified the owner and has inspected the fasteners for proper torque, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification occurred on August 25, 2017. The recall began on August 25, 2017. Owners may contact Triton customer service at 1-800-232-3780.
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
- 17V531000
- Manufacturer
- Triton Trailers, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 10
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-232-3780
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 25, 2017
- Built
- Jul 18, 2017 – Jul 18, 2017
- 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.