2018 MULTIQUIP WATER TRAILERS Recall

Campaign:

18V649000 on 09/24/2018

Component:

Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly

Manufactured:

09/18/2018 - 09/18/2018

Affected:

47

Defect:

Multiquip, inc. (multiquip) is recalling certain 2018 water trailers, models wte5c and wte5hp. these trailers have axles that have incorrect gross axle weight ratings (gawr) of 2,470lbs instead of the intended 3,500lbs.

Consequence:

The incorrect axles may fail from being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Multiquip will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle assemblies, free of charge. the recall began october 1, 2018. owners may contact multiquip customer service at 1-800-421-1244.

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.

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