Recall 14V-448: 2014 Cornhusker 800ESR, 2014 Cornhusker 800SR

Truck Equipment Service Company recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Jul 22, 2014, covering about 67 vehicles.

NHTSA number
14V-448
Report date
Jul 22, 2014
Vehicles affected
67
Owners notified
Jan 16, 2015

The problem

Truck Equipment Service Company (Truck Equipment) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cornhusker 800SR, and 800ESR grain trailers, equipped with certain SAF-Holland-brand CBX Trailer Suspension Air Ride Axle Systems. The affected trailer suspensions have pivot bolts that may fail.

The risk

Failure of the pivot bolts may cause the suspension and attached axle to separate from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Truck Equipment will notify owners, and SAF-Holland-approved repair shops will replace the defective pivot bolts with new pivot bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Truck Equipment customer service at 1-800-869-0363, or SAF-Holland customer service at 1-888-396-6501.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerTruck Equipment Service Company
ComponentSuspension
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number14V448000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Cornhusker 800ESR2014All years
Cornhusker 800SR2014All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 14V-448?

Truck Equipment Service Company (Truck Equipment) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cornhusker 800SR, and 800ESR grain trailers, equipped with certain SAF-Holland-brand CBX Trailer Suspension Air Ride Axle Systems. The affected trailer suspensions have pivot bolts that may fail.

How is recall 14V-448 fixed?

Truck Equipment will notify owners, and SAF-Holland-approved repair shops will replace the defective pivot bolts with new pivot bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Truck Equipment customer service at 1-800-869-0363, or SAF-Holland customer service at 1-888-396-6501.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.