Stratos 2014–2016 Suspension recall
Recalled November 4, 2016 · NHTSA recall 16V804000 · Stratos
Hazard
If the axles are overloaded, the bearings may overheat and/or the hubs may detach from the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
PTIC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axles with upgraded ones, free of charge. The recall began on December 23. 2016. Owners may contact PTIC customer service at 1-518-218-7676.
Units
45 units
Description
Pavement Technologies Int'l. Corp. (PTIC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Stratos DMT-400, DTM-600, DMT-1000, DMD-400, DMD-600, DMD-1000, SG-400I, SG-600I, and SG-1000I Asphalt Distributor trailers manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 20, 2016. The weight of the affected trailers, when the tank is fully loaded, may exceed the axle manufacturer's maximum load bearing capacity.
What to do
PTIC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axles with upgraded ones, free of charge. The recall began on December 23. 2016. Owners may contact PTIC customer service at 1-518-218-7676.
Product
Stratos DMD-1000 · Stratos DMD-400 · Stratos DMD-600 · Stratos DMT-1000 · Stratos DMT-400 · Stratos DMT-600 · Stratos SG-1000I · Stratos SG-400I · Stratos SG-600I
Manufacturer(s)
PTIC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →