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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 22V028📅 Jan 25, 2022

2021 Inland Empire Trailers CAR Hauler Trailer & 2021 Inland Empire Trailers Custom Trailer + 7 more recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

Inland Empire Trailers (Inland Empire) is recalling all 2021 Inland Empire (IE) trailers. The spindle nuts on the axles may have been improperly tightened during assembly.

💥 The risk

Improperly tightened spindle nuts may cause excessive axle vibration and overheat the bearings, affecting vehicle control, and increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Inland Empire will inspect the spindle nuts and bearings, tighten the spindle nuts and replace the bearings as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 21, 2022. Owners may contact Inland Empire at 1-909-999-5422.

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
22V028000
Manufacturer
Inland Empire Trailers
Vehicles affected
50
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 22V028 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 22V028?

2021 Inland Empire Trailers CAR Hauler Trailer & 2021 Inland Empire Trailers Custom Trailer + 7 more. 50 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Inland Empire Trailers dealer to book the free repair.