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2014-2016 Stratos DMD-1000, Stratos DMD-400 and others recall: non-powered axle assembly

Ptic reported this safety recall on November 4, 2016. It covers about 45 vehicles.

vehicles affected
45
reported
Nov 4, 2016
owners notified
Dec 23, 2016

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

What is wrong
Pavement Technologies Int'l. Corp. (PTIC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Stratos DMT-400, DTM-600, DMT-1000, DMD-400, DMD-600, DMD-1000, SG-400I, SG-600I, and SG-1000I Asphalt Distributor trailers manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 20, 2016. The weight of the affected trailers, when the tank is fully loaded, may exceed the axle manufacturer's maximum load bearing capacity.
Risk
If the axles are overloaded, the bearings may overheat and/or the hubs may detach from the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
PTIC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axles with upgraded ones, free of charge. The recall began on December 23. 2016. Owners may contact PTIC customer service at 1‑518‑218‑7676.

Recall number 16V804000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V804000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2016 Stratos DMD-1000, Stratos DMD-400 and others non-powered axle assembly?

Yes. Recall 16V804000, reported on November 4, 2016, covers about 45 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V804000?

PTIC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axles with upgraded ones, free of charge. The recall began on December 23. 2016. Owners may contact PTIC customer service at 1‑518‑218‑7676.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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