IMT Suspension recall

Recalled February 9, 2006 · NHTSA recall 06E013000 · IMT

Hazard

WHILE BRAKING, THE SPINDLE CAN BREAK ALLOWING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

THE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURED AND THE AXLES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.

Units

1,779 units

Description

CERTAIN IMT AXLES WITH F24 SPINDLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY AND NOVEMBER 2005 AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON TRAILERS. DUE TO IMPROPER MATERIAL USED ON THE AXLE SPINDLE THE SPINDLE CAN BEND OR BREAK CAUSING THE WHEEL END TO COME LOOSE.

What to do

THE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURED AND THE AXLES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.

Product

IMT F24 SPINDLE

Manufacturer(s)

IMT CORPORATION

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →