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Issue: On certain trailers, the wrong bolts may have been used to attach the rear impact guard to the trailer frame. As a result, the rear impact guard could fail in a crash. Safety Risk: A rear impact guard that fails in a crash could increase…

Issue: On certain trailers equipped with a Dexter Smart-Steer 2.0 self-steering axle, the bolts that attach the steer arm to the knuckle could break. If this happens, the steer arm or the bolts could detach from the trailer. Safety Risk: Parts…

Issue: On certain SDE and SDF step-deck semi-trailers, the cargo securement winch located on the rear of the trailer may not be properly welded. As a result, the cargo winch mount could fail and allow cargo to come loose. Note: This recall only…

Issue: On certain trailers, the check valve mounted on the air tank could break. If this happens, the service brakes will lose pressure and the emergency brakes will apply. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of service brakes or the self-application of…

Issue: On certain SDF and SDG step-deck semi-trailers, the load rating label that is located beside the compliance plate could be incorrect. As a result, the trailer could be overloaded. If this happens, the structure of the trailer could fail.…

Issue: On certain SDF and SDG step-deck semi-trailers, the cargo securing winches may not be properly mounted to the trailer. As a result, the cargo winch mount could fail and allow cargo to come loose. Canadian regulations have minimum requirements…

Issue: On certain tridem axle trailers, the parking brake may be slower to apply than what is allowed by Canadian regulations. Additionally, the service brakes on some trailers with a 72” axle spread may release more slowly than what is allowed by the…

On certain hopper-bottom trailers, the rivets that secure the grab handle to the rear corner post of the lead trailer may not be of sufficient strength. If an operator were use the grab handle to assist in climbing up the trailer, the rivets could break…

On certain semi-trailers, the bolts holding the suspension to the trailer framework may not have been properly torqued at the time of assembly, potentially causing them to become loose or break over time. If this occurs, the axle could separate from the…

On certain hopper-bottom style trailers outfitted with a Michel tarp system, the battery enclosure may not be adequately vented. If the battery in the unit is overcharged, freezes or malfunctions, it may expel a highly flammable gas, which could buildup…

On certain trailers, a brass fitting used to mount the air filter on the service brake air line could crack. This would result in a major air leak in the service brake line between the truck tractor and trailer, causing the trailer service brakes to be…

On certain semi-trailers equipped with a toolbox, the mounting system which attached the toolbox to the trailer may develop fatigue cracks and fail. A toolbox separating from the trailer could strike another vehicle, a stationary object, or a bystander…

On certain semi-trailers, some components of the frame structure may develop cracks at the suspension and upper coupler areas. This could lead to poor vehicle handling characteristics which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal…

Certain semi-trailers were equipped with a Michel's Industries Select or Maximizer Sideroll tarp system which may contain defective Universal Joints. The U-Joint cross pin may not be a tight fit and, as such, could become loose and fall out, which would…