Defect Description For Recall
Hillsboro Industries (Hillboro) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2016 Open Aluminum Utility Trailers Manufactured November 6, 2015, To April 1, 2016. On These Trailers With A 2,990 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr), The Axle Attachment Hardware May Have Been Improperly Installed, And As A Result, The Axle May Not Remain Secured And Aligned.
Make Of Vehicle
HILLSBORO
Model Of Vehicle
Aluminum UTILITY TRAILER
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V214000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If The Axle Shifts, The Trailer May Pull To One Side, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Hillsboro Believes That All Affected Trailers Were Quarantined At Dealers Before Being Sold, Therefore Owner Notifications Will Not Be Sent. Dealers Will Correct The Axle Mounting, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On April 14, 2016. Owners May Contact Hillsboro Customer Service At 1-316-947-3127.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hillsboro Industries
Start Of Manufacture
20151106
End Of Manufacture
20160401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
26
Date Owners Notified
20160408
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hillsboro Industries
Date Report Received
20160413