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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 20V463📅 Aug 7, 2020

2018 American Hauler Air-Lite & 2018 American Hauler Arrow + 2 more recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

American Hauler is recalling certain 2018 Air-Lite, Arrow, Falcon/XC and Night Hawk cargo trailers equipped with Dexter D52 axles. The axles of these trailers may have spindle weld failures.

💥 The risk

A failure of the axle increases the risk of crash and/or injury.

🔧 The fix

American Hauler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles and replace them if necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Dexter Axle at 574-295-7888.

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
20V463000
Manufacturer
American Hauler
Vehicles affected
64
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 23, 2020
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 20V463 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 20V463?

2018 American Hauler Air-Lite & 2018 American Hauler Arrow + 2 more. 64 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

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