Terran Industries Spindle NUT: Suspension
Recall 21E067000 · Jul 23, 2021 · Terran Axle LLC
5,796
units affected
5,796
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21E067000
- Date
- Jul 23, 2021
- Maker
- Terran Axle LLC
- Units affected
- 5,796
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Suspension > Multiple axle
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Terran Axle LLC (Terran Axle) is recalling certain Trailer Axles part number 020401. The spindle nuts on these axles may have been improperly tightened during assembly.
What can happen
Improperly torqued spindle nuts may cause excessive axle vibration, and overheat the bearings that can affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will manually inspect the spindle nuts for proper torque and bearing damage. The spindle nuts will be properly tightened and bearings replaced as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2021. Owners may contact Terran Axle customer service at 1-312-741-3848.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Terran Industries | Spindle Nut | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21E067000?
1 model: Terran Industries Spindle Nut (all years), about 5,796 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21E067000?
Dealers will manually inspect the spindle nuts for proper torque and bearing damage. The spindle nuts will be properly tightened and bearings replaced as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2021. Owners may contact Terran Axle customer service at 1-312-741-3848.
What can happen?
Improperly torqued spindle nuts may cause excessive axle vibration, and overheat the bearings that can affect vehicle control, 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.