SRTC · Canada · High
SRTC Horse Trailer: Suspension
Affects SRTC Horse Trailer · 2015–2016 — about 20 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain trailers, the torsion axles may have been improperly welded by the axle manufacturer during the manufacturing process. As a result, the welds could break and allow the torsion arm to separate from the torsion bar/beam. A separated torsion arm could cause a wheel to separate from the trailer and to strike a vehicle, a stationary object or a bystander, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect welds and, if necessary, replace one or both of the axles.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational