Recalls for 2018 Hercules Enterprises Container Chassis

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2019-05-08
Description
Hercules enterprises is recalling certain 2018 hercules ch40gn 18047 trailers.  The wheel end nut locking device on these trailers may not be properly installed, allowing the wheel end to separate from the axle.  

Consequence
A wheel detachment increases the risk of crash.  

Corrective Action
According to hercules enterprises, all of the affected axles have been repaired.  The recall began september 6, 2018.  Owners may contact hercules enterprises customer service at 1-908-369-0000.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.nhtsa is missing critical, required information for this safety recall.  This information must be supplied through the nhtsa recalls portal within 5 working days of confirming its accuracy:- the percentage of products estimated to contain the defect or noncompliance (49 cfr 573.6 (c)(4)).- a statement that the defect or noncompliance can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning; or a description of whatever prior warning may occur, and a statement that if this warning is not heeded, a vehicle crash can occur (49 cfr 577.5 (f)(1)).- a description of the manufacturer's program for remedying the defect or noncompliance (49 cfr 573.6 (c)(8)(i)).