Multiquip Water Trailers (2018): Suspension
Recall 18V649000 · Sep 19, 2018 · Multiquip, Inc.
47
vehicles affected
47
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V649000
- Date
- Sep 19, 2018
- Maker
- Multiquip, Inc.
- Units affected
- 47
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear > Axle > Non-powered axle assembly
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
The incorrect axles may fail from being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Multiquip | Water Trailers | 2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V649000?
1 model: Multiquip Water Trailers (2018), about 47 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V649000?
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.
What can happen?
The incorrect axles may fail from being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.